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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,468.64, 382,907.73 and 150,144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,468.64, 382,907.73 and 150,144.23 is: 207,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,468.64 : 382,907.73 = 150,144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,468.64/382,907.73 = 150,144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,468.64x = 382,907.73 × 150,144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,468.64x = 57,491,386,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,386,281.90/277,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,199.58

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