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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,031.44, 416,297.52 and 150,765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,031.44, 416,297.52 and 150,765.04 is: 226,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,031.44 : 416,297.52 = 150,765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,031.44/416,297.52 = 150,765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,031.44x = 416,297.52 × 150,765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,031.44x = 62,763,112,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763,112,254.70/277,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,555.92

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