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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,667.92, 383,179.98 and 150,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,667.92, 383,179.98 and 150,343.12 is: 207,472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,667.92 : 383,179.98 = 150,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,667.92/383,179.98 = 150,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,667.92x = 383,179.98 × 150,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,667.92x = 57,608,473,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,608,473,714.74/277,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,472.56

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