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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,566.87, 376,145.85 and 150,073.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,566.87, 376,145.85 and 150,073.50 is: 207,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,566.87 : 376,145.85 = 150,073.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,566.87/376,145.85 = 150,073.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,566.87x = 376,145.85 × 150,073.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,566.87x = 56,449,523,233.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,449,523,233.31/272,566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,103.39

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