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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,458.32, 382,889.76 and 150,131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,458.32, 382,889.76 and 150,131.12 is: 207,179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,458.32 : 382,889.76 = 150,131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,458.32/382,889.76 = 150,131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,458.32x = 382,889.76 × 150,131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,458.32x = 57,483,668,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,483,668,505.33/277,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,179.47

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