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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,492.62, 382,939.79 and 150,168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,492.62, 382,939.79 and 150,168.22 is: 207,232.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,492.62 : 382,939.79 = 150,168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,492.62/382,939.79 = 150,168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,492.62x = 382,939.79 × 150,168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,492.62x = 57,505,386,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,505,386,631.47/277,492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,232.13

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