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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,705.13, 383,233.28 and 150,380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,705.13, 383,233.28 and 150,380.82 is: 207,525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,705.13 : 383,233.28 = 150,380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,705.13/383,233.28 = 150,380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,705.13x = 383,233.28 × 150,380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,705.13x = 57,630,934,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,630,934,145.79/277,705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,525.64

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