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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,499.63, 382,949.57 and 150,175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,499.63, 382,949.57 and 150,175.33 is: 207,242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,499.63 : 382,949.57 = 150,175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,499.63/382,949.57 = 150,175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,499.63x = 382,949.57 × 150,175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,499.63x = 57,509,578,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,509,578,048.11/277,499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,242.00

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