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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,709.33, 383,236.68 and 150,384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,709.33, 383,236.68 and 150,384.92 is: 207,530.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,709.33 : 383,236.68 = 150,384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,709.33/383,236.68 = 150,384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,709.33x = 383,236.68 × 150,384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,709.33x = 57,633,015,752.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,633,015,752.85/277,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,530.00

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