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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,493.61, 382,941.18 and 150,169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,493.61, 382,941.18 and 150,169.23 is: 207,233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,493.61 : 382,941.18 = 150,169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,493.61/382,941.18 = 150,169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,493.61x = 382,941.18 × 150,169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,493.61x = 57,505,982,135.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,505,982,135.89/277,493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,233.54

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