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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,507.58, 382,960.46 and 150,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,507.58, 382,960.46 and 150,183.14 is: 207,252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,507.58 : 382,960.46 = 150,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,507.58/382,960.46 = 150,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,507.58x = 382,960.46 × 150,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,507.58x = 57,514,204,378.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,514,204,378.64/277,507.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,252.73

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