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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,485.29, 382,929.71 and 150,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,485.29, 382,929.71 and 150,160.88 is: 207,222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,485.29 : 382,929.71 = 150,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,485.29/382,929.71 = 150,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,485.29x = 382,929.71 × 150,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,485.29x = 57,501,062,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501,062,438.26/277,485.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.02

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