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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,391.26, 382,799 and 150,066.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,391.26, 382,799 and 150,066.88 is: 207,091.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,391.26 : 382,799 = 150,066.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,391.26/382,799 = 150,066.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,391.26x = 382,799 × 150,066.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,391.26x = 57,445,451,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,445,451,597.12/277,391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,091.79

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