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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,482.69, 382,926.45 and 150,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,482.69, 382,926.45 and 150,158.28 is: 207,218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,482.69 : 382,926.45 = 150,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,482.69/382,926.45 = 150,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,482.69x = 382,926.45 × 150,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,482.69x = 57,499,578,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,499,578,534.48/277,482.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,218.61

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