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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,708.73, 383,239.22 and 150,384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,708.73, 383,239.22 and 150,384.42 is: 207,531.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,708.73 : 383,239.22 = 150,384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,708.73/383,239.22 = 150,384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,708.73x = 383,239.22 × 150,384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,708.73x = 57,633,207,069.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,633,207,069.03/277,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,531.14

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