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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,506.12, 382,958.42 and 150,181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,506.12, 382,958.42 and 150,181.74 is: 207,250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,506.12 : 382,958.42 = 150,181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,506.12/382,958.42 = 150,181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,506.12x = 382,958.42 × 150,181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,506.12x = 57,513,361,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,513,361,863.25/277,506.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,250.79

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