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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,973.55, 373,913.30 and 150,084.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,973.55, 373,913.30 and 150,084.56 is: 207,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,973.55 : 373,913.30 = 150,084.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,973.55/373,913.30 = 150,084.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,973.55x = 373,913.30 × 150,084.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,973.55x = 56,118,614,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,118,614,418.64/270,973.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,099.97

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