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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,609.02, 376,204.03 and 150,115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,609.02, 376,204.03 and 150,115.76 is: 207,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,609.02 : 376,204.03 = 150,115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,609.02/376,204.03 = 150,115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,609.02x = 376,204.03 × 150,115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,609.02x = 56,474,153,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,474,153,032.97/272,609.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,161.72

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