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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,555.36, 383,029.20 and 150,233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,555.36, 383,029.20 and 150,233.68 is: 207,324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,555.36 : 383,029.20 = 150,233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,555.36/383,029.20 = 150,233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,555.36x = 383,029.20 × 150,233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,555.36x = 57,543,886,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543,886,263.46/277,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,324.00

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