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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,507.46, 382,960.29 and 150,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,507.46, 382,960.29 and 150,183.06 is: 207,252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,507.46 : 382,960.29 = 150,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,507.46/382,960.29 = 150,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,507.46x = 382,960.29 × 150,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,507.46x = 57,514,148,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,514,148,210.69/277,507.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,252.62

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