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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,488.48, 382,934.10 and 150,164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,488.48, 382,934.10 and 150,164.08 is: 207,226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,488.48 : 382,934.10 = 150,164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,488.48/382,934.10 = 150,164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,488.48x = 382,934.10 × 150,164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,488.48x = 57,502,946,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,946,827.13/277,488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,226.43

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