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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,974.30, 373,967.51 and 150,153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,974.30, 373,967.51 and 150,153.49 is: 207,224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,974.30 : 373,967.51 = 150,153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,974.30/373,967.51 = 150,153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,974.30x = 373,967.51 × 150,153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,974.30x = 56,152,526,773.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,152,526,773.11/270,974.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,224.55

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