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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,427.46, 382,849.89 and 150,103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,427.46, 382,849.89 and 150,103.05 is: 207,142.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,427.46 : 382,849.89 = 150,103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,427.46/382,849.89 = 150,103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,427.46x = 382,849.89 × 150,103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,427.46x = 57,466,936,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,466,936,181.16/277,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,142.21

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