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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,480.69, 382,926.08 and 150,159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,480.69, 382,926.08 and 150,159.02 is: 207,220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,480.69 : 382,926.08 = 150,159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,480.69/382,926.08 = 150,159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,480.69x = 382,926.08 × 150,159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,480.69x = 57,499,803,366.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,499,803,366.01/277,480.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,220.92

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