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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,742.74, 376,393.55 and 150,244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,742.74, 376,393.55 and 150,244.01 is: 207,341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,742.74 : 376,393.55 = 150,244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,742.74/376,393.55 = 150,244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,742.74x = 376,393.55 × 150,244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,742.74x = 56,550,875,015.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,550,875,015.05/272,742.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,341.45

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