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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,446.90, 382,875.75 and 150,121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,446.90, 382,875.75 and 150,121.92 is: 207,167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,446.90 : 382,875.75 = 150,121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,446.90/382,875.75 = 150,121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,446.90x = 382,875.75 × 150,121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,446.90x = 57,478,042,711.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,478,042,711.44/277,446.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,167.72

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