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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,782.43, 376,425.09 and 150,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,782.43, 376,425.09 and 150,270.79 is: 207,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,782.43 : 376,425.09 = 150,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,782.43/376,425.09 = 150,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,782.43x = 376,425.09 × 150,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,782.43x = 56,565,695,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,565,695,272.57/272,782.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,365.61

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