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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,861, 376,533.54 and 150,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,861, 376,533.54 and 150,349.58 is: 207,474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,861 : 376,533.54 = 150,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,861/376,533.54 = 150,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,861x = 376,533.54 × 150,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,861x = 56,611,659,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,611,659,594.91/272,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,474.35

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