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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,975, 373,944.78 and 150,116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,975, 373,944.78 and 150,116.52 is: 207,160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,975 : 373,944.78 = 150,116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,975/373,944.78 = 150,116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,975x = 373,944.78 × 150,116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,975x = 56,135,289,045.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,135,289,045.77/270,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,160.40

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