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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,706.25, 376,351.72 and 150,198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,706.25, 376,351.72 and 150,198.60 is: 207,283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,706.25 : 376,351.72 = 150,198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,706.25/376,351.72 = 150,198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,706.25x = 376,351.72 × 150,198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,706.25x = 56,527,502,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,527,502,487.41/272,706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,283.49

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