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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,506.46, 382,958.91 and 150,182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,506.46, 382,958.91 and 150,182.06 is: 207,251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,506.46 : 382,958.91 = 150,182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,506.46/382,958.91 = 150,182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,506.46x = 382,958.91 × 150,182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,506.46x = 57,513,556,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,513,556,776.01/277,506.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,251.23

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