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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,426.35, 382,848.57 and 150,101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,426.35, 382,848.57 and 150,101.64 is: 207,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,426.35 : 382,848.57 = 150,101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,426.35/382,848.57 = 150,101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,426.35x = 382,848.57 × 150,101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,426.35x = 57,466,198,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,466,198,228.65/277,426.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,140.38

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