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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,968.09, 373,935.69 and 150,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,968.09, 373,935.69 and 150,116.90 is: 207,161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,968.09 : 373,935.69 = 150,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,968.09/373,935.69 = 150,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,968.09x = 373,935.69 × 150,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,968.09x = 56,134,064,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,134,064,712.48/270,968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,161.17

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