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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,246.87, 377,081.04 and 150,736.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,246.87, 377,081.04 and 150,736.50 is: 208,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,246.87 : 377,081.04 = 150,736.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,246.87/377,081.04 = 150,736.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,246.87x = 377,081.04 × 150,736.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,246.87x = 56,839,876,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,839,876,185.96/273,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,016.57

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