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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,988.12, 373,966.20 and 150,131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,988.12, 373,966.20 and 150,131.98 is: 207,183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,988.12 : 373,966.20 = 150,131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,988.12/373,966.20 = 150,131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,988.12x = 373,966.20 × 150,131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,988.12x = 56,144,286,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144,286,059.08/270,988.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,183.57

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