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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,484.73, 382,928.93 and 150,160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,484.73, 382,928.93 and 150,160.33 is: 207,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,484.73 : 382,928.93 = 150,160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,484.73/382,928.93 = 150,160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,484.73x = 382,928.93 × 150,160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,484.73x = 57,500,732,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500,732,632.33/277,484.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,221.25

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