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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,326.72, 377,188.31 and 150,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,326.72, 377,188.31 and 150,820.20 is: 208,130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,326.72 : 377,188.31 = 150,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,326.72/377,188.31 = 150,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,326.72x = 377,188.31 × 150,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,326.72x = 56,887,616,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,887,616,728.91/273,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,130.47

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