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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,697.13, 383,221.36 and 150,372.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,697.13, 383,221.36 and 150,372.72 is: 207,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,697.13 : 383,221.36 = 150,372.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,697.13/383,221.36 = 150,372.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,697.13x = 383,221.36 × 150,372.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,697.13x = 57,626,038,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,626,038,453.27/277,697.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,513.99

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