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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,488.78, 382,935.52 and 150,164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,488.78, 382,935.52 and 150,164.34 is: 207,227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,488.78 : 382,935.52 = 150,164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,488.78/382,935.52 = 150,164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,488.78x = 382,935.52 × 150,164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,488.78x = 57,503,259,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,503,259,623.36/277,488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,227.33

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