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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,364.15, 382,762.36 and 150,039.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,364.15, 382,762.36 and 150,039.74 is: 207,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,364.15 : 382,762.36 = 150,039.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,364.15/382,762.36 = 150,039.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,364.15x = 382,762.36 × 150,039.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,364.15x = 57,429,566,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,429,566,120.64/277,364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,054.76

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