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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,508.12, 382,961.20 and 150,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,508.12, 382,961.20 and 150,183.72 is: 207,253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,508.12 : 382,961.20 = 150,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,508.12/382,961.20 = 150,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,508.12x = 382,961.20 × 150,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,508.12x = 57,514,537,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,514,537,631.66/277,508.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,253.53

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