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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,497.20, 382,944.72 and 150,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,497.20, 382,944.72 and 150,171.68 is: 207,236.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,497.20 : 382,944.72 = 150,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,497.20/382,944.72 = 150,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,497.20x = 382,944.72 × 150,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,497.20x = 57,507,451,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507,451,949.53/277,497.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,236.15

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