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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,502.11, 382,952.91 and 150,177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,502.11, 382,952.91 and 150,177.73 is: 207,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,502.11 : 382,952.91 = 150,177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,502.11/382,952.91 = 150,177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,502.11x = 382,952.91 × 150,177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,502.11x = 57,510,998,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510,998,720.69/277,502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,245.27

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