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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,453.08, 382,887 and 150,128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,453.08, 382,887 and 150,128.37 is: 207,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,453.08 : 382,887 = 150,128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,453.08/382,887 = 150,128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,453.08x = 382,887 × 150,128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,453.08x = 57,482,201,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,482,201,204.19/277,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,178.10

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