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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,487.16, 382,932.30 and 150,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,487.16, 382,932.30 and 150,162.76 is: 207,224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,487.16 : 382,932.30 = 150,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,487.16/382,932.30 = 150,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,487.16x = 382,932.30 × 150,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,487.16x = 57,502,171,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,171,061.15/277,487.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,224.62

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