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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,888.70, 373,815.38 and 150,022.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,888.70, 373,815.38 and 150,022.78 is: 207,025.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,888.70 : 373,815.38 = 150,022.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,888.70/373,815.38 = 150,022.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,888.70x = 373,815.38 × 150,022.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,888.70x = 56,080,822,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080,822,514.36/270,888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,025.33

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