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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,524.73, 382,983.46 and 150,200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,524.73, 382,983.46 and 150,200.43 is: 207,276.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,524.73 : 382,983.46 = 150,200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,524.73/382,983.46 = 150,200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,524.73x = 382,983.46 × 150,200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,524.73x = 57,524,280,374.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,524,280,374.89/277,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,276.23

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