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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,501.61, 382,952.22 and 150,177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,501.61, 382,952.22 and 150,177.23 is: 207,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,501.61 : 382,952.22 = 150,177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,501.61/382,952.22 = 150,177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,501.61x = 382,952.22 × 150,177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,501.61x = 57,510,703,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510,703,621.95/277,501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,244.58

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