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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,471.86, 382,912.23 and 150,147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,471.86, 382,912.23 and 150,147.50 is: 207,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,471.86 : 382,912.23 = 150,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,471.86/382,912.23 = 150,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,471.86x = 382,912.23 × 150,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,471.86x = 57,493,312,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,493,312,139.36/277,471.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,204.12

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