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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,528.17, 382,988.87 and 150,203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,528.17, 382,988.87 and 150,203.76 is: 207,281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,528.17 : 382,988.87 = 150,203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,528.17/382,988.87 = 150,203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,528.17x = 382,988.87 × 150,203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,528.17x = 57,526,367,561.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,526,367,561.13/277,528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,281.18

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