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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,510.83, 382,964.98 and 150,186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,510.83, 382,964.98 and 150,186.43 is: 207,257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,510.83 : 382,964.98 = 150,186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,510.83/382,964.98 = 150,186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,510.83x = 382,964.98 × 150,186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,510.83x = 57,516,141,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,516,141,391.88/277,510.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,257.28

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