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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,466.62, 382,904.96 and 150,142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,466.62, 382,904.96 and 150,142.22 is: 207,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,466.62 : 382,904.96 = 150,142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,466.62/382,904.96 = 150,142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,466.62x = 382,904.96 × 150,142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,466.62x = 57,490,200,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,490,200,743.41/277,466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,196.82

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