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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,477.08, 382,921.10 and 150,155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,477.08, 382,921.10 and 150,155.41 is: 207,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,477.08 : 382,921.10 = 150,155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,477.08/382,921.10 = 150,155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,477.08x = 382,921.10 × 150,155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,477.08x = 57,497,674,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497,674,186.24/277,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,215.94

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