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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,468.52, 382,907.57 and 150,144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,468.52, 382,907.57 and 150,144.12 is: 207,199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,468.52 : 382,907.57 = 150,144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,468.52/382,907.57 = 150,144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,468.52x = 382,907.57 × 150,144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,468.52x = 57,491,320,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,320,138.99/277,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,199.43

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