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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,838.44, 376,502.07 and 150,326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,838.44, 376,502.07 and 150,326.79 is: 207,442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,838.44 : 376,502.07 = 150,326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,838.44/376,502.07 = 150,326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,838.44x = 376,502.07 × 150,326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,838.44x = 56,598,346,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,598,346,763.30/272,838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,442.71

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