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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,512.33, 382,967.06 and 150,187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,512.33, 382,967.06 and 150,187.92 is: 207,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,512.33 : 382,967.06 = 150,187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,512.33/382,967.06 = 150,187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,512.33x = 382,967.06 × 150,187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,512.33x = 57,517,025,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,517,025,418.98/277,512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,259.35

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