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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,522.22, 382,980.02 and 150,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,522.22, 382,980.02 and 150,197.92 is: 207,272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,522.22 : 382,980.02 = 150,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,522.22/382,980.02 = 150,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,522.22x = 382,980.02 × 150,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,522.22x = 57,522,800,697.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522,800,697.12/277,522.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,272.77

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