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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,488.24, 382,933.77 and 150,163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,488.24, 382,933.77 and 150,163.84 is: 207,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,488.24 : 382,933.77 = 150,163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,488.24/382,933.77 = 150,163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,488.24x = 382,933.77 × 150,163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,488.24x = 57,502,805,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,805,368.88/277,488.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,226.10

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