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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,825.89, 376,480.37 and 150,312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,825.89, 376,480.37 and 150,312.92 is: 207,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,825.89 : 376,480.37 = 150,312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,825.89/376,480.37 = 150,312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,825.89x = 376,480.37 × 150,312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,825.89x = 56,589,862,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,589,862,230.76/272,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,421.16

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