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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,996.72, 373,953.51 and 150,143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,996.72, 373,953.51 and 150,143.10 is: 207,185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,996.72 : 373,953.51 = 150,143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,996.72/373,953.51 = 150,143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,996.72x = 373,953.51 × 150,143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,996.72x = 56,146,539,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,146,539,247.28/270,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,185.31

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