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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,486.48, 382,931.34 and 150,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,486.48, 382,931.34 and 150,162.08 is: 207,223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,486.48 : 382,931.34 = 150,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,486.48/382,931.34 = 150,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,486.48x = 382,931.34 × 150,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,486.48x = 57,501,766,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501,766,511.59/277,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,223.67

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