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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,243.87, 377,076.90 and 150,733.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,243.87, 377,076.90 and 150,733.49 is: 208,012.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,243.87 : 377,076.90 = 150,733.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,243.87/377,076.90 = 150,733.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,243.87x = 377,076.90 × 150,733.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,243.87x = 56,838,115,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,838,115,250.00/273,243.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,012.41

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