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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,266, 372,990.12 and 151,057.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,266, 372,990.12 and 151,057.04 is: 208,471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,266 : 372,990.12 = 151,057.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,266/372,990.12 = 151,057.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,266x = 372,990.12 × 151,057.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,266x = 56,342,783,476.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342,783,476.44/270,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,471.59

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