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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,487.62, 382,932.90 and 150,163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,487.62, 382,932.90 and 150,163.22 is: 207,225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,487.62 : 382,932.90 = 150,163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,487.62/382,932.90 = 150,163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,487.62x = 382,932.90 × 150,163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,487.62x = 57,502,435,393.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,435,393.27/277,487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,225.23

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