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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,498.22, 382,948.74 and 150,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,498.22, 382,948.74 and 150,173.82 is: 207,240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,498.22 : 382,948.74 = 150,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,498.22/382,948.74 = 150,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,498.22x = 382,948.74 × 150,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,498.22x = 57,508,875,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,508,875,149.99/277,498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,240.52

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