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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,927.28, 372,499.68 and 150,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,927.28, 372,499.68 and 150,695.28 is: 207,959.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,927.28 : 372,499.68 = 150,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,927.28/372,499.68 = 150,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,927.28x = 372,499.68 × 150,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,927.28x = 56,133,943,577.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,133,943,577.51/269,927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,959.51

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