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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,850.74, 376,519.41 and 150,339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,850.74, 376,519.41 and 150,339.32 is: 207,460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,850.74 : 376,519.41 = 150,339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,850.74/376,519.41 = 150,339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,850.74x = 376,519.41 × 150,339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,850.74x = 56,605,670,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,605,670,183.60/272,850.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,460.21

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