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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,533.22, 382,995.82 and 150,208.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,533.22, 382,995.82 and 150,208.81 is: 207,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,533.22 : 382,995.82 = 150,208.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,533.22/382,995.82 = 150,208.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,533.22x = 382,995.82 × 150,208.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,533.22x = 57,529,346,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529,346,357.17/277,533.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,288.15

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