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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,492.13, 382,941.90 and 150,170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,492.13, 382,941.90 and 150,170.45 is: 207,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,492.13 : 382,941.90 = 150,170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,492.13/382,941.90 = 150,170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,492.13x = 382,941.90 × 150,170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,492.13x = 57,506,558,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,506,558,404.21/277,492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,236.72

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