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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,706.48, 383,236.72 and 150,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,706.48, 383,236.72 and 150,382.08 is: 207,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,706.48 : 383,236.72 = 150,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,706.48/383,236.72 = 150,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,706.48x = 383,236.72 × 150,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,706.48x = 57,631,935,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,935,085.98/277,706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,528.23

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