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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,883.17, 373,822.09 and 150,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,883.17, 373,822.09 and 150,026.51 is: 207,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,883.17 : 373,822.09 = 150,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,883.17/373,822.09 = 150,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,883.17x = 373,822.09 × 150,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,883.17x = 56,083,224,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,083,224,083.09/270,883.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,038.42

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