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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,712.18, 406,467.44 and 151,003.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,712.18, 406,467.44 and 151,003.01 is: 226,727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,712.18 : 406,467.44 = 151,003.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,712.18/406,467.44 = 151,003.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,712.18x = 406,467.44 × 151,003.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,712.18x = 61,377,806,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,377,806,906.99/270,712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,727.18

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