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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,484.78, 382,929.99 and 150,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,484.78, 382,929.99 and 150,160.34 is: 207,221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,484.78 : 382,929.99 = 150,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,484.78/382,929.99 = 150,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,484.78x = 382,929.99 × 150,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,484.78x = 57,500,897,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500,897,494.60/277,484.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,221.81

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