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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,485.15, 382,929.51 and 150,160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,485.15, 382,929.51 and 150,160.75 is: 207,221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,485.15 : 382,929.51 = 150,160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,485.15/382,929.51 = 150,160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,485.15x = 382,929.51 × 150,160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,485.15x = 57,500,981,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500,981,602.18/277,485.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,221.83

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