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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,547.11, 383,017.82 and 150,225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,547.11, 383,017.82 and 150,225.43 is: 207,312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,547.11 : 383,017.82 = 150,225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,547.11/383,017.82 = 150,225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,547.11x = 383,017.82 × 150,225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,547.11x = 57,539,016,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539,016,707.16/277,547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,312.61

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