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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,577.38, 372,016.79 and 150,345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,577.38, 372,016.79 and 150,345.38 is: 207,476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,577.38 : 372,016.79 = 150,345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,577.38/372,016.79 = 150,345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,577.38x = 372,016.79 × 150,345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,577.38x = 55,931,003,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,931,003,047.12/269,577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,476.62

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