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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,931.32, 373,868.78 and 150,065.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,931.32, 373,868.78 and 150,065.55 is: 207,081.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,931.32 : 373,868.78 = 150,065.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,931.32/373,868.78 = 150,065.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,931.32x = 373,868.78 × 150,065.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,931.32x = 56,104,823,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,104,823,348.20/270,931.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,081.35

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