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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,957.14, 376,683.32 and 150,442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,957.14, 376,683.32 and 150,442.80 is: 207,612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,957.14 : 376,683.32 = 150,442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,957.14/376,683.32 = 150,442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,957.14x = 376,683.32 × 150,442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,957.14x = 56,669,293,374.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,669,293,374.10/272,957.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,612.42

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