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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,937.32, 373,877.04 and 150,071.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,937.32, 373,877.04 and 150,071.55 is: 207,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,937.32 : 373,877.04 = 150,071.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,937.32/373,877.04 = 150,071.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,937.32x = 373,877.04 × 150,071.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,937.32x = 56,108,306,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,108,306,902.21/270,937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,089.62

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