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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,506.37, 382,958.71 and 150,181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,506.37, 382,958.71 and 150,181.93 is: 207,251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,506.37 : 382,958.71 = 150,181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,506.37/382,958.71 = 150,181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,506.37x = 382,958.71 × 150,181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,506.37x = 57,513,478,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,513,478,178.11/277,506.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,251.02

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