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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,936.18, 373,894.92 and 150,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,936.18, 373,894.92 and 150,079.32 is: 207,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,936.18 : 373,894.92 = 150,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,936.18/373,894.92 = 150,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,936.18x = 373,894.92 × 150,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,936.18x = 56,113,895,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,113,895,345.05/270,936.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,111.12

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