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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,707.59, 383,234.28 and 150,383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,707.59, 383,234.28 and 150,383.18 is: 207,527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,707.59 : 383,234.28 = 150,383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,707.59/383,234.28 = 150,383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,707.59x = 383,234.28 × 150,383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,707.59x = 57,631,987,795.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,631,987,795.24/277,707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,527.60

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