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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,498.11, 382,947.39 and 150,173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,498.11, 382,947.39 and 150,173.73 is: 207,239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,498.11 : 382,947.39 = 150,173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,498.11/382,947.39 = 150,173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,498.11x = 382,947.39 × 150,173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,498.11x = 57,508,637,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508,637,950.06/277,498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,239.75

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