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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,497.63, 382,946.81 and 150,173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,497.63, 382,946.81 and 150,173.33 is: 207,239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,497.63 : 382,946.81 = 150,173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,497.63/382,946.81 = 150,173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,497.63x = 382,946.81 × 150,173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,497.63x = 57,508,395,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508,395,004.98/277,497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,239.23

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