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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,373.81, 382,778.60 and 150,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,373.81, 382,778.60 and 150,052.14 is: 207,073.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,373.81 : 382,778.60 = 150,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,373.81/382,778.60 = 150,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,373.81x = 382,778.60 × 150,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,373.81x = 57,436,747,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,436,747,325.94/277,373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,073.43

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