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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,256.42, 377,084.56 and 150,753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,256.42, 377,084.56 and 150,753.68 is: 208,034.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,256.42 : 377,084.56 = 150,753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,256.42/377,084.56 = 150,753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,256.42x = 377,084.56 × 150,753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,256.42x = 56,846,884,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,846,884,337.41/273,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,034.95

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