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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,957.72, 373,916.75 and 150,098.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,957.72, 373,916.75 and 150,098.63 is: 207,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,957.72 : 373,916.75 = 150,098.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,957.72/373,916.75 = 150,098.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,957.72x = 373,916.75 × 150,098.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,957.72x = 56,124,391,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124,391,909.05/270,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,133.39

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