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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,529.96, 382,991.34 and 150,205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,529.96, 382,991.34 and 150,205.56 is: 207,283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,529.96 : 382,991.34 = 150,205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,529.96/382,991.34 = 150,205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,529.96x = 382,991.34 × 150,205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,529.96x = 57,527,428,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,527,428,699.85/277,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,283.67

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