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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,530.06, 382,993.10 and 150,205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,530.06, 382,993.10 and 150,205.66 is: 207,284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,530.06 : 382,993.10 = 150,205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,530.06/382,993.10 = 150,205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,530.06x = 382,993.10 × 150,205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,530.06x = 57,527,730,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,527,730,215.71/277,530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,284.68

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