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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,326.08, 382,709.71 and 150,001.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,326.08, 382,709.71 and 150,001.37 is: 207,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,326.08 : 382,709.71 = 150,001.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,326.08/382,709.71 = 150,001.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,326.08x = 382,709.71 × 150,001.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,326.08x = 57,406,980,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,406,980,062.30/277,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,001.74

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