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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,373.88, 382,775.76 and 150,049.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,373.88, 382,775.76 and 150,049.59 is: 207,068.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,373.88 : 382,775.76 = 150,049.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,373.88/382,775.76 = 150,049.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,373.88x = 382,775.76 × 150,049.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,373.88x = 57,435,345,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,435,345,849.94/277,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,068.33

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