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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,508.46, 382,961.67 and 150,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,508.46, 382,961.67 and 150,184.06 is: 207,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,508.46 : 382,961.67 = 150,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,508.46/382,961.67 = 150,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,508.46x = 382,961.67 × 150,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,508.46x = 57,514,738,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,514,738,424.98/277,508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,254.00

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