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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,705.63, 383,233.97 and 150,381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,705.63, 383,233.97 and 150,381.32 is: 207,526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,705.63 : 383,233.97 = 150,381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,705.63/383,233.97 = 150,381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,705.63x = 383,233.97 × 150,381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,705.63x = 57,631,229,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,229,525.53/277,705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,526.33

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