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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,923.16, 373,857.48 and 150,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,923.16, 373,857.48 and 150,057.26 is: 207,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,923.16 : 373,857.48 = 150,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,923.16/373,857.48 = 150,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,923.16x = 373,857.48 × 150,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,923.16x = 56,100,027,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,100,027,210.02/270,923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,069.88

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