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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,512, 382,966.56 and 150,188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,512, 382,966.56 and 150,188.52 is: 207,260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,512 : 382,966.56 = 150,188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,512/382,966.56 = 150,188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,512x = 382,966.56 × 150,188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,512x = 57,517,180,855.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,517,180,855.89/277,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,260.16

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