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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,354.33, 382,748.69 and 150,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,354.33, 382,748.69 and 150,029.62 is: 207,040.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,354.33 : 382,748.69 = 150,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,354.33/382,748.69 = 150,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,354.33x = 382,748.69 × 150,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,354.33x = 57,423,639,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423,639,934.40/277,354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,040.72

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