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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,872.34, 373,775.40 and 150,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,872.34, 373,775.40 and 150,010.44 is: 206,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,872.34 : 373,775.40 = 150,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,872.34/373,775.40 = 150,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,872.34x = 373,775.40 × 150,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,872.34x = 56,070,212,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,070,212,215.18/270,872.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,998.66

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