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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,449.28, 382,878.92 and 150,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,449.28, 382,878.92 and 150,124.96 is: 207,171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,449.28 : 382,878.92 = 150,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,449.28/382,878.92 = 150,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,449.28x = 382,878.92 × 150,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,449.28x = 57,479,682,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,479,682,549.84/277,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,171.86

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