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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,487.62, 382,932.90 and 150,163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,487.62, 382,932.90 and 150,163.21 is: 207,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,487.62 : 382,932.90 = 150,163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,487.62/382,932.90 = 150,163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,487.62x = 382,932.90 × 150,163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,487.62x = 57,502,433,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,433,957.28/277,487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,225.22

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