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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,505.76, 382,959.12 and 150,181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,505.76, 382,959.12 and 150,181.36 is: 207,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,505.76 : 382,959.12 = 150,181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,505.76/382,959.12 = 150,181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,505.76x = 382,959.12 × 150,181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,505.76x = 57,513,321,071.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,513,321,071.79/277,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,250.91

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