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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,927.18, 373,882.50 and 150,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,927.18, 373,882.50 and 150,070.32 is: 207,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,927.18 : 373,882.50 = 150,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,927.18/373,882.50 = 150,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,927.18x = 373,882.50 × 150,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,927.18x = 56,108,666,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108,666,417.40/270,927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,098.70

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