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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,507.37, 382,960.09 and 150,182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,507.37, 382,960.09 and 150,182.93 is: 207,252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,507.37 : 382,960.09 = 150,182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,507.37/382,960.09 = 150,182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,507.37x = 382,960.09 × 150,182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,507.37x = 57,514,068,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,514,068,389.26/277,507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,252.40

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