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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,469.13, 382,908.41 and 150,144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,469.13, 382,908.41 and 150,144.72 is: 207,200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,469.13 : 382,908.41 = 150,144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,469.13/382,908.41 = 150,144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,469.13x = 382,908.41 × 150,144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,469.13x = 57,491,676,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,676,005.10/277,469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,200.26

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