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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,885.84, 373,794 and 150,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,885.84, 373,794 and 150,023.94 is: 207,017.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,885.84 : 373,794 = 150,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,885.84/373,794 = 150,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,885.84x = 373,794 × 150,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,885.84x = 56,078,048,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,078,048,628.36/270,885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,017.28

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