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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,708.58, 383,239.24 and 150,384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,708.58, 383,239.24 and 150,384.68 is: 207,531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,708.58 : 383,239.24 = 150,384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,708.58/383,239.24 = 150,384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,708.58x = 383,239.24 × 150,384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,708.58x = 57,633,308,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,633,308,178.69/277,708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,531.61

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