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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,956.09, 373,914.51 and 150,097.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,956.09, 373,914.51 and 150,097.01 is: 207,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,956.09 : 373,914.51 = 150,097.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,956.09/373,914.51 = 150,097.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,956.09x = 373,914.51 × 150,097.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,956.09x = 56,123,448,077.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123,448,077.04/270,956.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,131.15

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