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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,485.58, 382,930.09 and 150,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,485.58, 382,930.09 and 150,161.18 is: 207,222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,485.58 : 382,930.09 = 150,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,485.58/382,930.09 = 150,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,485.58x = 382,930.09 × 150,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,485.58x = 57,501,231,881.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501,231,881.85/277,485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.41

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