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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,705.47, 383,233.46 and 150,381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,705.47, 383,233.46 and 150,381.03 is: 207,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,705.47 : 383,233.46 = 150,381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,705.47/383,233.46 = 150,381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,705.47x = 383,233.46 × 150,381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,705.47x = 57,631,041,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,041,693.36/277,705.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,525.77

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