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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,711.98, 383,243.70 and 150,387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,711.98, 383,243.70 and 150,387.67 is: 207,535.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,711.98 : 383,243.70 = 150,387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,711.98/383,243.70 = 150,387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,711.98x = 383,243.70 × 150,387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,711.98x = 57,635,127,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,635,127,085.18/277,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,535.62

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