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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,932.87, 373,887.39 and 150,081.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,932.87, 373,887.39 and 150,081.98 is: 207,113.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,932.87 : 373,887.39 = 150,081.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,932.87/373,887.39 = 150,081.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,932.87x = 373,887.39 × 150,081.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,932.87x = 56,113,759,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113,759,037.82/270,932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,113.15

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