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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,783.96, 376,427.24 and 150,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,783.96, 376,427.24 and 150,272.32 is: 207,367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,783.96 : 376,427.24 = 150,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,783.96/376,427.24 = 150,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,783.96x = 376,427.24 × 150,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,783.96x = 56,566,594,666.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566,594,666.00/272,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,367.75

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