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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,981.29, 373,943.54 and 150,124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,981.29, 373,943.54 and 150,124.47 is: 207,165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,981.29 : 373,943.54 = 150,124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,981.29/373,943.54 = 150,124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,981.29x = 373,943.54 × 150,124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,981.29x = 56,138,075,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,138,075,001.80/270,981.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,165.87

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