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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,543.96, 383,011.08 and 150,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,543.96, 383,011.08 and 150,219.52 is: 207,303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,543.96 : 383,011.08 = 150,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,543.96/383,011.08 = 150,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,543.96x = 383,011.08 × 150,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,543.96x = 57,535,740,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,535,740,592.28/277,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,303.16

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