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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,513.09, 382,969.22 and 150,188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,513.09, 382,969.22 and 150,188.67 is: 207,260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,513.09 : 382,969.22 = 150,188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,513.09/382,969.22 = 150,188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,513.09x = 382,969.22 × 150,188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,513.09x = 57,517,637,051.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,517,637,051.79/277,513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,260.99

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