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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,491.12, 382,937.72 and 150,166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,491.12, 382,937.72 and 150,166.72 is: 207,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,491.12 : 382,937.72 = 150,166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,491.12/382,937.72 = 150,166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,491.12x = 382,937.72 × 150,166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,491.12x = 57,504,501,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,504,501,376.68/277,491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,230.06

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