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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,534.22, 382,997.20 and 150,209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,534.22, 382,997.20 and 150,209.81 is: 207,289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,534.22 : 382,997.20 = 150,209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,534.22/382,997.20 = 150,209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,534.22x = 382,997.20 × 150,209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,534.22x = 57,529,936,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529,936,642.53/277,534.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,289.53

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