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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,430.27, 382,852.04 and 150,106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,430.27, 382,852.04 and 150,106.77 is: 207,146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,430.27 : 382,852.04 = 150,106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,430.27/382,852.04 = 150,106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,430.27x = 382,852.04 × 150,106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,430.27x = 57,468,682,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,468,682,361.78/277,430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,146.41

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