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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,467.02, 382,905.50 and 150,142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,467.02, 382,905.50 and 150,142.61 is: 207,197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,467.02 : 382,905.50 = 150,142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,467.02/382,905.50 = 150,142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,467.02x = 382,905.50 × 150,142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,467.02x = 57,490,431,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,490,431,359.91/277,467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,197.35

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