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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,286.54, 377,133.61 and 150,785.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,286.54, 377,133.61 and 150,785.23 is: 208,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,286.54 : 377,133.61 = 150,785.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,286.54/377,133.61 = 150,785.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,286.54x = 377,133.61 × 150,785.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,286.54x = 56,866,177,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866,177,370.65/273,286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,082.61

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