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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,486.99, 382,932.04 and 150,162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,486.99, 382,932.04 and 150,162.58 is: 207,224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,486.99 : 382,932.04 = 150,162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,486.99/382,932.04 = 150,162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,486.99x = 382,932.04 × 150,162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,486.99x = 57,502,062,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,062,340.25/277,486.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,224.36

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