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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,187.96, 377,004.03 and 150,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,187.96, 377,004.03 and 150,694.40 is: 207,960.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,187.96 : 377,004.03 = 150,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,187.96/377,004.03 = 150,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,187.96x = 377,004.03 × 150,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,187.96x = 56,812,394,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,812,394,213.41/273,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,960.83

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