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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,932.32, 373,870.15 and 150,066.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,932.32, 373,870.15 and 150,066.55 is: 207,082.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,932.32 : 373,870.15 = 150,066.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,932.32/373,870.15 = 150,066.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,932.32x = 373,870.15 × 150,066.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,932.32x = 56,105,403,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,105,403,558.48/270,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,082.73

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