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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,959.34, 373,923.84 and 150,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,959.34, 373,923.84 and 150,108.48 is: 207,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,959.34 : 373,923.84 = 150,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,959.34/373,923.84 = 150,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,959.34x = 373,923.84 × 150,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,959.34x = 56,129,139,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129,139,258.16/270,959.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,149.68

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