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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,497.65, 382,947.97 and 150,173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,497.65, 382,947.97 and 150,173.26 is: 207,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,497.65 : 382,947.97 = 150,173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,497.65/382,947.97 = 150,173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,497.65x = 382,947.97 × 150,173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,497.65x = 57,508,543,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508,543,732.48/277,497.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,239.75

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