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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,341.60, 382,731.36 and 150,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,341.60, 382,731.36 and 150,017.04 is: 207,023.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,341.60 : 382,731.36 = 150,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,341.60/382,731.36 = 150,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,341.60x = 382,731.36 × 150,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,341.60x = 57,416,225,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,416,225,742.37/277,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,023.49

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