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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,996.96, 373,945.44 and 150,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,996.96, 373,945.44 and 150,108 is: 207,132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,996.96 : 373,945.44 = 150,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,996.96/373,945.44 = 150,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,996.96x = 373,945.44 × 150,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,996.96x = 56,132,202,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,132,202,107.52/270,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,132.22

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