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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,446.24, 377,377.30 and 150,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,446.24, 377,377.30 and 150,962.96 is: 208,340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,446.24 : 377,377.30 = 150,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,446.24/377,377.30 = 150,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,446.24x = 377,377.30 × 150,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,446.24x = 56,969,994,433.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,969,994,433.44/273,446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,340.75

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