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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,230.34, 377,060.28 and 150,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,230.34, 377,060.28 and 150,727.40 is: 208,005.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,230.34 : 377,060.28 = 150,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,230.34/377,060.28 = 150,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,230.34x = 377,060.28 × 150,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,230.34x = 56,833,315,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,833,315,647.67/273,230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,005.14

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