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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,469.48, 382,907.96 and 150,144.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,469.48, 382,907.96 and 150,144.77 is: 207,199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,469.48 : 382,907.96 = 150,144.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,469.48/382,907.96 = 150,144.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,469.48x = 382,907.96 × 150,144.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,469.48x = 57,491,628,354.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,491,628,354.96/277,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,199.83

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