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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,499.48, 382,950.48 and 150,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,499.48, 382,950.48 and 150,175.08 is: 207,242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,499.48 : 382,950.48 = 150,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,499.48/382,950.48 = 150,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,499.48x = 382,950.48 × 150,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,499.48x = 57,509,618,970.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,509,618,970.04/277,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,242.26

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