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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,235.34, 377,067.18 and 150,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,235.34, 377,067.18 and 150,732.40 is: 208,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,235.34 : 377,067.18 = 150,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,235.34/377,067.18 = 150,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,235.34x = 377,067.18 × 150,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,235.34x = 56,836,241,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,836,241,002.63/273,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,012.04

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