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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,507.22, 382,959.95 and 150,182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,507.22, 382,959.95 and 150,182.81 is: 207,252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,507.22 : 382,959.95 = 150,182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,507.22/382,959.95 = 150,182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,507.22x = 382,959.95 × 150,182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,507.22x = 57,513,998,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,513,998,742.75/277,507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,252.26

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