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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,937.18, 373,896.30 and 150,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,937.18, 373,896.30 and 150,080.32 is: 207,112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,937.18 : 373,896.30 = 150,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,937.18/373,896.30 = 150,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,937.18x = 373,896.30 × 150,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,937.18x = 56,114,476,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,114,476,350.82/270,937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,112.50

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