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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,526.61, 382,987.85 and 150,202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,526.61, 382,987.85 and 150,202.17 is: 207,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,526.61 : 382,987.85 = 150,202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,526.61/382,987.85 = 150,202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,526.61x = 382,987.85 × 150,202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,526.61x = 57,525,605,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,525,605,402.62/277,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,279.60

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