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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,498.65, 382,949.35 and 150,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,498.65, 382,949.35 and 150,174.26 is: 207,241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,498.65 : 382,949.35 = 150,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,498.65/382,949.35 = 150,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,498.65x = 382,949.35 × 150,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,498.65x = 57,509,135,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,509,135,253.73/277,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,241.14

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