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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,516.12, 382,972.22 and 150,191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,516.12, 382,972.22 and 150,191.74 is: 207,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,516.12 : 382,972.22 = 150,191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,516.12/382,972.22 = 150,191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,516.12x = 382,972.22 × 150,191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,516.12x = 57,519,264,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,519,264,093.46/277,516.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,264.59

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