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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,476.40, 382,918.44 and 150,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,476.40, 382,918.44 and 150,151.98 is: 207,210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,476.40 : 382,918.44 = 150,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,476.40/382,918.44 = 150,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,476.40x = 382,918.44 × 150,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,476.40x = 57,495,961,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,495,961,944.51/277,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,210.28

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