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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,470.64, 382,910.49 and 150,146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,470.64, 382,910.49 and 150,146.23 is: 207,202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,470.64 : 382,910.49 = 150,146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,470.64/382,910.49 = 150,146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,470.64x = 382,910.49 × 150,146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,470.64x = 57,492,566,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,492,566,500.95/277,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,202.34

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