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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,937.68, 373,897 and 150,080.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,937.68, 373,897 and 150,080.82 is: 207,113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,937.68 : 373,897 = 150,080.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,937.68/373,897 = 150,080.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,937.68x = 373,897 × 150,080.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,937.68x = 56,114,768,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,114,768,355.54/270,937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,113.19

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