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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,489.83, 382,936.28 and 150,165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,489.83, 382,936.28 and 150,165.44 is: 207,228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,489.83 : 382,936.28 = 150,165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,489.83/382,936.28 = 150,165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,489.83x = 382,936.28 × 150,165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,489.83x = 57,503,792,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,503,792,312.65/277,489.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,228.47

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