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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,546.11, 383,016.44 and 150,224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,546.11, 383,016.44 and 150,224.43 is: 207,311.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,546.11 : 383,016.44 = 150,224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,546.11/383,016.44 = 150,224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,546.11x = 383,016.44 × 150,224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,546.11x = 57,538,425,628.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,538,425,628.51/277,546.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,311.23

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