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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,934.38, 373,852.44 and 150,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,934.38, 373,852.44 and 150,045.84 is: 207,042.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,934.38 : 373,852.44 = 150,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,934.38/373,852.44 = 150,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,934.38x = 373,852.44 × 150,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,934.38x = 56,095,003,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,095,003,395.85/270,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,042.77

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