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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,514.03, 382,970.51 and 150,189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,514.03, 382,970.51 and 150,189.61 is: 207,262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,514.03 : 382,970.51 = 150,189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,514.03/382,970.51 = 150,189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,514.03x = 382,970.51 × 150,189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,514.03x = 57,518,190,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,518,190,393.24/277,514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,262.28

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