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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,527.94, 405,459.57 and 151,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,527.94, 405,459.57 and 151,950 is: 227,738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,527.94 : 405,459.57 = 151,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,527.94/405,459.57 = 151,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,527.94x = 405,459.57 × 151,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,527.94x = 61,609,581,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609,581,661.50/270,527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,738.33

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