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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,901.89, 373,848.75 and 150,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,901.89, 373,848.75 and 150,042.96 is: 207,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,901.89 : 373,848.75 = 150,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,901.89/373,848.75 = 150,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,901.89x = 373,848.75 × 150,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,901.89x = 56,093,373,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,093,373,042.30/270,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,061.58

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