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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,470.96, 382,910.93 and 150,146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,470.96, 382,910.93 and 150,146.55 is: 207,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,470.96 : 382,910.93 = 150,146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,470.96/382,910.93 = 150,146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,470.96x = 382,910.93 × 150,146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,470.96x = 57,492,754,909.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,492,754,909.11/277,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,202.79

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