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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,712.98, 383,245.08 and 150,388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,712.98, 383,245.08 and 150,388.67 is: 207,537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,712.98 : 383,245.08 = 150,388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,712.98/383,245.08 = 150,388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,712.98x = 383,245.08 × 150,388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,712.98x = 57,635,717,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,635,717,865.24/277,712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,537.00

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