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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,775.16, 376,414.90 and 150,243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,775.16, 376,414.90 and 150,243.69 is: 207,328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,775.16 : 376,414.90 = 150,243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,775.16/376,414.90 = 150,243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,775.16x = 376,414.90 × 150,243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,775.16x = 56,553,964,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,553,964,582.93/272,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,328.13

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