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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,776.16, 376,416.28 and 150,244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,776.16, 376,416.28 and 150,244.69 is: 207,329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,776.16 : 376,416.28 = 150,244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,776.16/376,416.28 = 150,244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,776.16x = 376,416.28 × 150,244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,776.16x = 56,554,547,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,554,547,299.55/272,776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,329.51

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