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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,929.34, 373,878.54 and 150,070.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,929.34, 373,878.54 and 150,070.23 is: 207,094.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,929.34 : 373,878.54 = 150,070.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,929.34/373,878.54 = 150,070.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,929.34x = 373,878.54 × 150,070.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,929.34x = 56,108,038,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108,038,489.86/270,929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,094.73

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