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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,713.96, 383,246.49 and 150,389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,713.96, 383,246.49 and 150,389.70 is: 207,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,713.96 : 383,246.49 = 150,389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,713.96/383,246.49 = 150,389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,713.96x = 383,246.49 × 150,389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,713.96x = 57,636,324,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636,324,657.15/277,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,538.45

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