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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,946.18, 373,908.72 and 150,089.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,946.18, 373,908.72 and 150,089.32 is: 207,124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,946.18 : 373,908.72 = 150,089.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,946.18/373,908.72 = 150,089.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,946.18x = 373,908.72 × 150,089.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,946.18x = 56,119,705,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,119,705,526.87/270,946.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,124.92

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