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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,707.13, 383,236.04 and 150,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,707.13, 383,236.04 and 150,382.82 is: 207,528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,707.13 : 383,236.04 = 150,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,707.13/383,236.04 = 150,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,707.13x = 383,236.04 × 150,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,707.13x = 57,632,116,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632,116,420.83/277,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,528.40

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