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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,713.98, 383,246.46 and 150,389.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,713.98, 383,246.46 and 150,389.67 is: 207,538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,713.98 : 383,246.46 = 150,389.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,713.98/383,246.46 = 150,389.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,713.98x = 383,246.46 × 150,389.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,713.98x = 57,636,308,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636,308,648.07/277,713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,538.38

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