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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,516.13, 382,975.09 and 150,194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,516.13, 382,975.09 and 150,194.45 is: 207,269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,516.13 : 382,975.09 = 150,194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,516.13/382,975.09 = 150,194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,516.13x = 382,975.09 × 150,194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,516.13x = 57,520,733,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,520,733,588.20/277,516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,269.88

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