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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,737.02, 406,030.80 and 150,646.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,737.02, 406,030.80 and 150,646.42 is: 225,928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,737.02 : 406,030.80 = 150,646.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,737.02/406,030.80 = 150,646.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,737.02x = 406,030.80 × 150,646.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,737.02x = 61,167,086,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,167,086,429.74/270,737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,928.05

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