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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,932.18, 373,898.71 and 150,073.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,932.18, 373,898.71 and 150,073.45 is: 207,108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,932.18 : 373,898.71 = 150,073.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,932.18/373,898.71 = 150,073.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,932.18x = 373,898.71 × 150,073.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,932.18x = 56,112,267,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,112,267,349.26/270,932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,108.17

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