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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,386.91, 377,256.23 and 150,880.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,386.91, 377,256.23 and 150,880.39 is: 208,205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,386.91 : 377,256.23 = 150,880.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,386.91/377,256.23 = 150,880.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,386.91x = 377,256.23 × 150,880.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,386.91x = 56,920,565,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,920,565,980.59/273,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,205.16

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