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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,949.34, 373,910.04 and 150,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,949.34, 373,910.04 and 150,098.46 is: 207,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,949.34 : 373,910.04 = 150,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,949.34/373,910.04 = 150,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,949.34x = 373,910.04 × 150,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,949.34x = 56,123,321,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123,321,182.54/270,949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,135.85

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