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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,298.77, 377,153.68 and 150,795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,298.77, 377,153.68 and 150,795.38 is: 208,098.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,298.77 : 377,153.68 = 150,795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,298.77/377,153.68 = 150,795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,298.77x = 377,153.68 × 150,795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,298.77x = 56,873,030,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,873,030,608.23/273,298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,098.38

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