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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,743.74, 376,394.93 and 150,245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,743.74, 376,394.93 and 150,245.01 is: 207,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,743.74 : 376,394.93 = 150,245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,743.74/376,394.93 = 150,245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,743.74x = 376,394.93 × 150,245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,743.74x = 56,551,460,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,551,460,021.80/272,743.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,342.83

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