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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,981.81, 376,717.65 and 150,478.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,981.81, 376,717.65 and 150,478.55 is: 207,661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,981.81 : 376,717.65 = 150,478.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,981.81/376,717.65 = 150,478.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,981.81x = 376,717.65 × 150,478.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,981.81x = 56,687,923,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,687,923,847.82/272,981.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,661.91

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