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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,487.07, 382,932.15 and 150,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,487.07, 382,932.15 and 150,162.66 is: 207,224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,487.07 : 382,932.15 = 150,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,487.07/382,932.15 = 150,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,487.07x = 382,932.15 × 150,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,487.07x = 57,502,110,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,110,243.52/277,487.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,224.47

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