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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,956.33, 376,682.20 and 150,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,956.33, 376,682.20 and 150,441.96 is: 207,611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,956.33 : 376,682.20 = 150,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,956.33/376,682.20 = 150,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,956.33x = 376,682.20 × 150,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,956.33x = 56,668,807,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,668,807,382.73/272,956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,611.26

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