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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,940.68, 373,901.14 and 150,083.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,940.68, 373,901.14 and 150,083.82 is: 207,117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,940.68 : 373,901.14 = 150,083.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,940.68/373,901.14 = 150,083.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,940.68x = 373,901.14 × 150,083.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,940.68x = 56,116,511,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,116,511,393.55/270,940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,117.33

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