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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,938.68, 373,898.38 and 150,081.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,938.68, 373,898.38 and 150,081.82 is: 207,114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,938.68 : 373,898.38 = 150,081.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,938.68/373,898.38 = 150,081.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,938.68x = 373,898.38 × 150,081.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,938.68x = 56,115,349,365.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,115,349,365.45/270,938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,114.57

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