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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,921.09, 373,854.65 and 150,055.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,921.09, 373,854.65 and 150,055.32 is: 207,067.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,921.09 : 373,854.65 = 150,055.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,921.09/373,854.65 = 150,055.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,921.09x = 373,854.65 × 150,055.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,921.09x = 56,098,879,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,098,879,139.24/270,921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,067.23

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