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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,485.36, 382,929.79 and 150,160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,485.36, 382,929.79 and 150,160.95 is: 207,222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,485.36 : 382,929.79 = 150,160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,485.36/382,929.79 = 150,160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,485.36x = 382,929.79 × 150,160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,485.36x = 57,501,102,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501,102,194.73/277,485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.11

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