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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,527.73, 382,987.59 and 150,203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,527.73, 382,987.59 and 150,203.44 is: 207,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,527.73 : 382,987.59 = 150,203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,527.73/382,987.59 = 150,203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,527.73x = 382,987.59 × 150,203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,527.73x = 57,526,053,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,526,053,495.31/277,527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,280.38

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