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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,814.06, 376,492.38 and 150,299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,814.06, 376,492.38 and 150,299.94 is: 207,418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,814.06 : 376,492.38 = 150,299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,814.06/376,492.38 = 150,299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,814.06x = 376,492.38 × 150,299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,814.06x = 56,586,782,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,586,782,124.46/272,814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,418.86

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