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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,443.41, 382,872.56 and 150,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,443.41, 382,872.56 and 150,118.97 is: 207,164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,443.41 : 382,872.56 = 150,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,443.41/382,872.56 = 150,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,443.41x = 382,872.56 × 150,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,443.41x = 57,476,431,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,476,431,683.51/277,443.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,164.53

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