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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,931.68, 373,888.71 and 150,074.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,931.68, 373,888.71 and 150,074.82 is: 207,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,931.68 : 373,888.71 = 150,074.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,931.68/373,888.71 = 150,074.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,931.68x = 373,888.71 × 150,074.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,931.68x = 56,111,280,853.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,111,280,853.28/270,931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,104.91

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