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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,371.95, 382,770.56 and 150,044.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,371.95, 382,770.56 and 150,044.81 is: 207,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,371.95 : 382,770.56 = 150,044.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,371.95/382,770.56 = 150,044.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,371.95x = 382,770.56 × 150,044.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,371.95x = 57,432,734,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,432,734,410.05/277,371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,060.36

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