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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,526.36, 382,987.50 and 150,201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,526.36, 382,987.50 and 150,201.92 is: 207,279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,526.36 : 382,987.50 = 150,201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,526.36/382,987.50 = 150,201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,526.36x = 382,987.50 × 150,201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,526.36x = 57,525,457,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,525,457,836.00/277,526.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,279.26

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