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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,840.99, 376,505.96 and 150,329.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,840.99, 376,505.96 and 150,329.57 is: 207,446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,840.99 : 376,505.96 = 150,329.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,840.99/376,505.96 = 150,329.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,840.99x = 376,505.96 × 150,329.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,840.99x = 56,599,976,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,599,976,435.06/272,840.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,446.75

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