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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,488.99, 382,935.77 and 150,164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,488.99, 382,935.77 and 150,164.55 is: 207,227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,488.99 : 382,935.77 = 150,164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,488.99/382,935.77 = 150,164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,488.99x = 382,935.77 × 150,164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,488.99x = 57,503,377,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,503,377,393.25/277,488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,227.60

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