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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,985, 372,579.30 and 150,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,985, 372,579.30 and 150,753 is: 208,039.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,985 : 372,579.30 = 150,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,985/372,579.30 = 150,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,985x = 372,579.30 × 150,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,985x = 56,167,447,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,167,447,212.90/269,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,039.14

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