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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,718.58, 383,251.95 and 150,394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,718.58, 383,251.95 and 150,394.32 is: 207,544.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,718.58 : 383,251.95 = 150,394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,718.58/383,251.95 = 150,394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,718.58x = 383,251.95 × 150,394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,718.58x = 57,638,916,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,638,916,408.92/277,718.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,544.33

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