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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,525.23, 382,984.16 and 150,200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,525.23, 382,984.16 and 150,200.93 is: 207,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,525.23 : 382,984.16 = 150,200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,525.23/382,984.16 = 150,200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,525.23x = 382,984.16 × 150,200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,525.23x = 57,524,574,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,524,574,341.34/277,525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,276.92

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