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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,957.34, 373,917.22 and 150,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,957.34, 373,917.22 and 150,098.46 is: 207,133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,957.34 : 373,917.22 = 150,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,957.34/373,917.22 = 150,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,957.34x = 373,917.22 × 150,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,957.34x = 56,124,398,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124,398,889.48/270,957.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,133.71

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