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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,491.98, 382,940.10 and 150,167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,491.98, 382,940.10 and 150,167.58 is: 207,231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,491.98 : 382,940.10 = 150,167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,491.98/382,940.10 = 150,167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,491.98x = 382,940.10 × 150,167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,491.98x = 57,505,188,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,505,188,101.96/277,491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,231.89

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