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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,186.10, 376,987.50 and 150,683.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,186.10, 376,987.50 and 150,683.33 is: 207,937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,186.10 : 376,987.50 = 150,683.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,186.10/376,987.50 = 150,683.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,186.10x = 376,987.50 × 150,683.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,186.10x = 56,805,730,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,805,730,549.20/273,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,937.85

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