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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,533.36, 382,998.84 and 150,211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,533.36, 382,998.84 and 150,211.68 is: 207,293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,533.36 : 382,998.84 = 150,211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,533.36/382,998.84 = 150,211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,533.36x = 382,998.84 × 150,211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,533.36x = 57,530,899,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,530,899,194.45/277,533.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,293.64

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