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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,470.48, 382,909.34 and 150,145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,470.48, 382,909.34 and 150,145.77 is: 207,201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,470.48 : 382,909.34 = 150,145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,470.48/382,909.34 = 150,145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,470.48x = 382,909.34 × 150,145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,470.48x = 57,492,217,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,492,217,694.49/277,470.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,201.20

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