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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,485.86, 382,930.48 and 150,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,485.86, 382,930.48 and 150,161.46 is: 207,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,485.86 : 382,930.48 = 150,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,485.86/382,930.48 = 150,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,485.86x = 382,930.48 × 150,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,485.86x = 57,501,398,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501,398,040.65/277,485.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,222.80

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