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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,479.40, 382,922.58 and 150,154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,479.40, 382,922.58 and 150,154.98 is: 207,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,479.40 : 382,922.58 = 150,154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,479.40/382,922.58 = 150,154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,479.40x = 382,922.58 × 150,154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,479.40x = 57,497,732,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497,732,341.45/277,479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,214.42

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