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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,979.20, 373,929.34 and 150,125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,979.20, 373,929.34 and 150,125.58 is: 207,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,979.20 : 373,929.34 = 150,125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,979.20/373,929.34 = 150,125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,979.20x = 373,929.34 × 150,125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,979.20x = 56,136,359,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136,359,046.52/270,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,161.14

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