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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,706.72, 383,235.18 and 150,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,706.72, 383,235.18 and 150,382.28 is: 207,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,706.72 : 383,235.18 = 150,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,706.72/383,235.18 = 150,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,706.72x = 383,235.18 × 150,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,706.72x = 57,631,780,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,780,144.61/277,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,527.50

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