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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,983.70, 373,935.55 and 150,130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,983.70, 373,935.55 and 150,130.08 is: 207,167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,983.70 : 373,935.55 = 150,130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,983.70/373,935.55 = 150,130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,983.70x = 373,935.55 × 150,130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,983.70x = 56,138,974,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,138,974,036.34/270,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,167.35

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