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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,962.34, 373,927.98 and 150,111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,962.34, 373,927.98 and 150,111.48 is: 207,153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,962.34 : 373,927.98 = 150,111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,962.34/373,927.98 = 150,111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,962.34x = 373,927.98 × 150,111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,962.34x = 56,130,882,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,130,882,491.21/270,962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,153.82

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