Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,523.39, 382,982.29 and 150,198.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 277,523.39, 382,982.29 and 150,198.99 is: 207,274.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,523.39 : 382,982.29 = 150,198.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,523.39/382,982.29 = 150,198.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,523.39x = 382,982.29 × 150,198.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,523.39x = 57,523,551,334.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,523,551,334.21/277,523.39 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,274.60
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