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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,695.83, 383,219.57 and 150,371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,695.83, 383,219.57 and 150,371.42 is: 207,512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,695.83 : 383,219.57 = 150,371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,695.83/383,219.57 = 150,371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,695.83x = 383,219.57 × 150,371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,695.83x = 57,625,268,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,625,268,244.73/277,695.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,512.19

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