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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,610.16, 376,199.04 and 150,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,610.16, 376,199.04 and 150,101.44 is: 207,138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,610.16 : 376,199.04 = 150,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,610.16/376,199.04 = 150,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,610.16x = 376,199.04 × 150,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,610.16x = 56,468,017,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468,017,630.62/272,610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,138.35

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