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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,826.08, 376,480.63 and 150,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,826.08, 376,480.63 and 150,313.10 is: 207,421.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,826.08 : 376,480.63 = 150,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,826.08/376,480.63 = 150,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,826.08x = 376,480.63 × 150,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,826.08x = 56,589,971,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,589,971,714.35/272,826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,421.42

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