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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,594.91, 376,178.18 and 150,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,594.91, 376,178.18 and 150,083.42 is: 207,113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,594.91 : 376,178.18 = 150,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,594.91/376,178.18 = 150,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,594.91x = 376,178.18 × 150,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,594.91x = 56,458,105,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,458,105,152.47/272,594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,113.57

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