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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,439.32, 382,863.54 and 150,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,439.32, 382,863.54 and 150,112.12 is: 207,153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,439.32 : 382,863.54 = 150,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,439.32/382,863.54 = 150,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,439.32x = 382,863.54 × 150,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,439.32x = 57,472,457,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,472,457,660.10/277,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,153.25

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