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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,492.42, 382,940.52 and 150,167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,492.42, 382,940.52 and 150,167.98 is: 207,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,492.42 : 382,940.52 = 150,167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,492.42/382,940.52 = 150,167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,492.42x = 382,940.52 × 150,167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,492.42x = 57,505,404,348.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,505,404,348.55/277,492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,232.34

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