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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,931.36, 373,885.31 and 150,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,931.36, 373,885.31 and 150,080.48 is: 207,111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,931.36 : 373,885.31 = 150,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,931.36/373,885.31 = 150,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,931.36x = 373,885.31 × 150,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,931.36x = 56,112,886,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,112,886,511.64/270,931.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,111.08

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