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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,487.61, 382,933.98 and 150,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,487.61, 382,933.98 and 150,163.26 is: 207,225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,487.61 : 382,933.98 = 150,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,487.61/382,933.98 = 150,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,487.61x = 382,933.98 × 150,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,487.61x = 57,502,614,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,614,801.57/277,487.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,225.88

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