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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,860, 376,532.16 and 150,348.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,860, 376,532.16 and 150,348.58 is: 207,472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,860 : 376,532.16 = 150,348.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,860/376,532.16 = 150,348.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,860x = 376,532.16 × 150,348.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,860x = 56,611,075,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,611,075,580.33/272,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,472.97

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