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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,487.24, 382,932.39 and 150,162.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,487.24, 382,932.39 and 150,162.84 is: 207,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,487.24 : 382,932.39 = 150,162.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,487.24/382,932.39 = 150,162.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,487.24x = 382,932.39 × 150,162.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,487.24x = 57,502,215,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,215,210.39/277,487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,224.72

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