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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,464.63, 382,902.20 and 150,140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,464.63, 382,902.20 and 150,140.22 is: 207,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,464.63 : 382,902.20 = 150,140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,464.63/382,902.20 = 150,140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,464.63x = 382,902.20 × 150,140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,464.63x = 57,489,020,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,489,020,546.48/277,464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,194.05

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