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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,445.28, 382,873.40 and 150,120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,445.28, 382,873.40 and 150,120.96 is: 207,166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,445.28 : 382,873.40 = 150,120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,445.28/382,873.40 = 150,120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,445.28x = 382,873.40 × 150,120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,445.28x = 57,477,322,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,477,322,366.46/277,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,166.34

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