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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,708.08, 383,238.55 and 150,384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,708.08, 383,238.55 and 150,384.18 is: 207,530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,708.08 : 383,238.55 = 150,384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,708.08/383,238.55 = 150,384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,708.08x = 383,238.55 × 150,384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,708.08x = 57,633,012,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,633,012,793.99/277,708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,530.92

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