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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,783.43, 376,426.47 and 150,271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,783.43, 376,426.47 and 150,271.79 is: 207,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,783.43 : 376,426.47 = 150,271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,783.43/376,426.47 = 150,271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,783.43x = 376,426.47 × 150,271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,783.43x = 56,566,279,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566,279,450.28/272,783.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,366.99

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