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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,426.32, 382,845.60 and 150,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,426.32, 382,845.60 and 150,099.12 is: 207,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,426.32 : 382,845.60 = 150,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,426.32/382,845.60 = 150,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,426.32x = 382,845.60 × 150,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,426.32x = 57,464,787,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,464,787,655.87/277,426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,135.31

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