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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,516.38, 373,329.88 and 151,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,516.38, 373,329.88 and 151,284.38 is: 208,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,516.38 : 373,329.88 = 151,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,516.38/373,329.88 = 151,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,516.38x = 373,329.88 × 151,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,516.38x = 56,478,977,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,478,977,186.41/270,516.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,782.10

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