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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,525.10, 382,985.70 and 150,200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,525.10, 382,985.70 and 150,200.66 is: 207,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,525.10 : 382,985.70 = 150,200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,525.10/382,985.70 = 150,200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,525.10x = 382,985.70 × 150,200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,525.10x = 57,524,704,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,524,704,910.56/277,525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,277.49

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