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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,992.34, 373,969.15 and 150,141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,992.34, 373,969.15 and 150,141.15 is: 207,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,992.34 : 373,969.15 = 150,141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,992.34/373,969.15 = 150,141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,992.34x = 373,969.15 × 150,141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,992.34x = 56,148,158,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,148,158,245.52/270,992.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,194.63

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