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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,220.44, 377,035.32 and 150,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,220.44, 377,035.32 and 150,712.52 is: 207,978.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,220.44 : 377,035.32 = 150,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,220.44/377,035.32 = 150,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,220.44x = 377,035.32 × 150,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,220.44x = 56,823,943,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,823,943,206.21/273,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,978.38

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