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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,481.63, 382,927.39 and 150,159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,481.63, 382,927.39 and 150,159.95 is: 207,222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,481.63 : 382,927.39 = 150,159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,481.63/382,927.39 = 150,159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,481.63x = 382,927.39 × 150,159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,481.63x = 57,500,358,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500,358,317.95/277,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.22

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