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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,486.45, 382,931.29 and 150,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,486.45, 382,931.29 and 150,162.04 is: 207,223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,486.45 : 382,931.29 = 150,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,486.45/382,931.29 = 150,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,486.45x = 382,931.29 × 150,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,486.45x = 57,501,743,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501,743,789.49/277,486.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,223.61

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