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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,499.61, 382,949.46 and 150,175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,499.61, 382,949.46 and 150,175.23 is: 207,241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,499.61 : 382,949.46 = 150,175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,499.61/382,949.46 = 150,175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,499.61x = 382,949.46 × 150,175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,499.61x = 57,509,523,233.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,509,523,233.88/277,499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,241.82

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