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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,477.40, 382,919.82 and 150,152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,477.40, 382,919.82 and 150,152.98 is: 207,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,477.40 : 382,919.82 = 150,152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,477.40/382,919.82 = 150,152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,477.40x = 382,919.82 × 150,152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,477.40x = 57,496,552,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,496,552,074.06/277,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,211.66

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