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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,956.22, 373,914.68 and 150,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,956.22, 373,914.68 and 150,097.13 is: 207,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,956.22 : 373,914.68 = 150,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,956.22/373,914.68 = 150,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,956.22x = 373,914.68 × 150,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,956.22x = 56,123,520,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123,520,332.87/270,956.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,131.32

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