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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,467.64, 382,906.35 and 150,143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,467.64, 382,906.35 and 150,143.23 is: 207,198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,467.64 : 382,906.35 = 150,143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,467.64/382,906.35 = 150,143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,467.64x = 382,906.35 × 150,143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,467.64x = 57,490,796,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,490,796,176.51/277,467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,198.20

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