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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,187.34, 377,003.17 and 150,693.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,187.34, 377,003.17 and 150,693.77 is: 207,959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,187.34 : 377,003.17 = 150,693.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,187.34/377,003.17 = 150,693.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,187.34x = 377,003.17 × 150,693.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,187.34x = 56,812,028,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,812,028,612.52/273,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,959.96

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