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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,469.02, 382,908.26 and 150,144.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,469.02, 382,908.26 and 150,144.61 is: 207,200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,469.02 : 382,908.26 = 150,144.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,469.02/382,908.26 = 150,144.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,469.02x = 382,908.26 × 150,144.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,469.02x = 57,491,611,363.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,611,363.48/277,469.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,200.11

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