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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,485.67, 382,930.23 and 150,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,485.67, 382,930.23 and 150,161.27 is: 207,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,485.67 : 382,930.23 = 150,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,485.67/382,930.23 = 150,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,485.67x = 382,930.23 × 150,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,485.67x = 57,501,286,992.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501,286,992.73/277,485.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.55

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