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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,191.96, 377,009.56 and 150,698.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,191.96, 377,009.56 and 150,698.40 is: 207,966.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,191.96 : 377,009.56 = 150,698.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,191.96/377,009.56 = 150,698.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,191.96x = 377,009.56 × 150,698.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,191.96x = 56,814,737,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,814,737,476.70/273,191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,966.36

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