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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,527.67, 382,988.17 and 150,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,527.67, 382,988.17 and 150,203.26 is: 207,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,527.67 : 382,988.17 = 150,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,527.67/382,988.17 = 150,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,527.67x = 382,988.17 × 150,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,527.67x = 57,526,072,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,526,072,764.37/277,527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,280.50

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