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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,714.08, 383,245.74 and 150,389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,714.08, 383,245.74 and 150,389.82 is: 207,538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,714.08 : 383,245.74 = 150,389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,714.08/383,245.74 = 150,389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,714.08x = 383,245.74 × 150,389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,714.08x = 57,636,257,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636,257,854.37/277,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,538.12

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