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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,511.58, 382,965.98 and 150,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,511.58, 382,965.98 and 150,187.14 is: 207,258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,511.58 : 382,965.98 = 150,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,511.58/382,965.98 = 150,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,511.58x = 382,965.98 × 150,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,511.58x = 57,516,565,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,516,565,253.50/277,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,258.25

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