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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,545.36, 383,015.40 and 150,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,545.36, 383,015.40 and 150,223.68 is: 207,310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,545.36 : 383,015.40 = 150,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,545.36/383,015.40 = 150,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,545.36x = 383,015.40 × 150,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,545.36x = 57,537,982,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,537,982,884.67/277,545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,310.20

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