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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,551.36, 383,023.68 and 150,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,551.36, 383,023.68 and 150,229.68 is: 207,318.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,551.36 : 383,023.68 = 150,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,551.36/383,023.68 = 150,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,551.36x = 383,023.68 × 150,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,551.36x = 57,541,524,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,541,524,878.82/277,551.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,318.48

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