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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,470.02, 382,909.64 and 150,145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,470.02, 382,909.64 and 150,145.61 is: 207,201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,470.02 : 382,909.64 = 150,145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,470.02/382,909.64 = 150,145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,470.02x = 382,909.64 × 150,145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,470.02x = 57,492,201,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,492,201,472.68/277,470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,201.49

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