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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,531.46, 382,993.41 and 150,207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,531.46, 382,993.41 and 150,207.06 is: 207,285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,531.46 : 382,993.41 = 150,207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,531.46/382,993.41 = 150,207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,531.46x = 382,993.41 × 150,207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,531.46x = 57,528,314,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,528,314,115.47/277,531.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,285.74

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