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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,385.20, 382,790.28 and 150,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,385.20, 382,790.28 and 150,059.68 is: 207,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,385.20 : 382,790.28 = 150,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,385.20/382,790.28 = 150,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,385.20x = 382,790.28 × 150,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,385.20x = 57,441,386,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,441,386,923.91/277,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,081.66

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