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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,707.48, 383,237.49 and 150,383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,707.48, 383,237.49 and 150,383.17 is: 207,529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,707.48 : 383,237.49 = 150,383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,707.48/383,237.49 = 150,383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,707.48x = 383,237.49 × 150,383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,707.48x = 57,632,468,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632,468,609.04/277,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,529.41

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