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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,435.32, 382,858.02 and 150,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,435.32, 382,858.02 and 150,108.12 is: 207,147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,435.32 : 382,858.02 = 150,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,435.32/382,858.02 = 150,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,435.32x = 382,858.02 × 150,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,435.32x = 57,470,097,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,470,097,609.12/277,435.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,147.73

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