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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,937.87, 376,675.92 and 150,452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,937.87, 376,675.92 and 150,452.03 is: 207,635.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,937.87 : 376,675.92 = 150,452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,937.87/376,675.92 = 150,452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,937.87x = 376,675.92 × 150,452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,937.87x = 56,671,657,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,671,657,757.81/272,937.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,635.74

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