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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,961.14, 373,914.81 and 150,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,961.14, 373,914.81 and 150,107.52 is: 207,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,961.14 : 373,914.81 = 150,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,961.14/373,914.81 = 150,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,961.14x = 373,914.81 × 150,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,961.14x = 56,127,424,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,127,424,820.37/270,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,141.97

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