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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,990.46, 373,936.53 and 150,101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,990.46, 373,936.53 and 150,101.74 is: 207,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,990.46 : 373,936.53 = 150,101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,990.46/373,936.53 = 150,101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,990.46x = 373,936.53 × 150,101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,990.46x = 56,128,524,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,128,524,832.86/270,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,123.62

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