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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,441.49, 382,869.63 and 150,117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,441.49, 382,869.63 and 150,117.05 is: 207,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,441.49 : 382,869.63 = 150,117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,441.49/382,869.63 = 150,117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,441.49x = 382,869.63 × 150,117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,441.49x = 57,475,257,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,475,257,475.84/277,441.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,161.73

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