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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,490.67, 382,939.83 and 150,168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,490.67, 382,939.83 and 150,168.93 is: 207,234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,490.67 : 382,939.83 = 150,168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,490.67/382,939.83 = 150,168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,490.67x = 382,939.83 × 150,168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,490.67x = 57,505,664,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,505,664,525.48/277,490.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,234.59

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