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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,438.32, 382,862.16 and 150,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,438.32, 382,862.16 and 150,111.12 is: 207,151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,438.32 : 382,862.16 = 150,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,438.32/382,862.16 = 150,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,438.32x = 382,862.16 × 150,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,438.32x = 57,471,867,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,471,867,643.22/277,438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,151.87

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