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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,719.10, 383,251.59 and 150,394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,719.10, 383,251.59 and 150,394.66 is: 207,544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,719.10 : 383,251.59 = 150,394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,719.10/383,251.59 = 150,394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,719.10x = 383,251.59 × 150,394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,719.10x = 57,638,992,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,638,992,178.36/277,719.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,544.22

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