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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,375.83, 382,777.34 and 150,050.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,375.83, 382,777.34 and 150,050.31 is: 207,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,375.83 : 382,777.34 = 150,050.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,375.83/382,777.34 = 150,050.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,375.83x = 382,777.34 × 150,050.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,375.83x = 57,435,858,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,435,858,527.98/277,375.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,068.72

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