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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,468.13, 382,907.03 and 150,143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,468.13, 382,907.03 and 150,143.72 is: 207,198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,468.13 : 382,907.03 = 150,143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,468.13/382,907.03 = 150,143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,468.13x = 382,907.03 × 150,143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,468.13x = 57,491,083,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,083,233.10/277,468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,198.87

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