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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,717.41, 383,249.27 and 150,392.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,717.41, 383,249.27 and 150,392.97 is: 207,541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,717.41 : 383,249.27 = 150,392.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,717.41/383,249.27 = 150,392.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,717.41x = 383,249.27 × 150,392.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,717.41x = 57,637,996,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,637,996,341.61/277,717.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,541.89

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