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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,475.40, 382,917.06 and 150,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,475.40, 382,917.06 and 150,150.98 is: 207,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,475.40 : 382,917.06 = 150,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,475.40/382,917.06 = 150,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,475.40x = 382,917.06 × 150,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,475.40x = 57,495,371,817.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,495,371,817.72/277,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,208.90

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