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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,932.37, 373,886.70 and 150,081.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,932.37, 373,886.70 and 150,081.48 is: 207,112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,932.37 : 373,886.70 = 150,081.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,932.37/373,886.70 = 150,081.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,932.37x = 373,886.70 × 150,081.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,932.37x = 56,113,468,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113,468,537.91/270,932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,112.46

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