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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,754.25, 376,394.98 and 150,250.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,754.25, 376,394.98 and 150,250.05 is: 207,341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,754.25 : 376,394.98 = 150,250.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,754.25/376,394.98 = 150,250.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,754.25x = 376,394.98 × 150,250.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,754.25x = 56,553,363,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,553,363,813.50/272,754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,341.83

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