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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,483.44, 382,927.49 and 150,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,483.44, 382,927.49 and 150,159.04 is: 207,219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,483.44 : 382,927.49 = 150,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,483.44/382,927.49 = 150,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,483.44x = 382,927.49 × 150,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,483.44x = 57,500,023,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500,023,142.99/277,483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,219.65

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