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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,436.89, 382,862.32 and 150,112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,436.89, 382,862.32 and 150,112.45 is: 207,154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,436.89 : 382,862.32 = 150,112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,436.89/382,862.32 = 150,112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,436.89x = 382,862.32 × 150,112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,436.89x = 57,472,400,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,472,400,867.88/277,436.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,154.86

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