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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,513.33, 382,968.44 and 150,188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,513.33, 382,968.44 and 150,188.92 is: 207,260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,513.33 : 382,968.44 = 150,188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,513.33/382,968.44 = 150,188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,513.33x = 382,968.44 × 150,188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,513.33x = 57,517,616,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,517,616,397.68/277,513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,260.73

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