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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,989.12, 373,967.58 and 150,132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,989.12, 373,967.58 and 150,132.98 is: 207,184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,989.12 : 373,967.58 = 150,132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,989.12/373,967.58 = 150,132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,989.12x = 373,967.58 × 150,132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,989.12x = 56,144,867,208.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,144,867,208.79/270,989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,184.95

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