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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,972.30, 373,964.75 and 150,151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,972.30, 373,964.75 and 150,151.49 is: 207,221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,972.30 : 373,964.75 = 150,151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,972.30/373,964.75 = 150,151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,972.30x = 373,964.75 × 150,151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,972.30x = 56,151,361,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151,361,799.40/270,972.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,221.78

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