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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,508.72, 382,963.26 and 150,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,508.72, 382,963.26 and 150,184.35 is: 207,255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,508.72 : 382,963.26 = 150,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,508.72/382,963.26 = 150,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,508.72x = 382,963.26 × 150,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,508.72x = 57,515,088,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,515,088,276.98/277,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,255.07

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