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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,450.92, 382,882.95 and 150,127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,450.92, 382,882.95 and 150,127.83 is: 207,176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,450.92 : 382,882.95 = 150,127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,450.92/382,882.95 = 150,127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,450.92x = 382,882.95 × 150,127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,450.92x = 57,481,386,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,481,386,427.50/277,450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,176.77

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