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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,720.46, 383,253.65 and 150,395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,720.46, 383,253.65 and 150,395.66 is: 207,545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,720.46 : 383,253.65 = 150,395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,720.46/383,253.65 = 150,395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,720.46x = 383,253.65 × 150,395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,720.46x = 57,639,685,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,639,685,639.16/277,720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,545.69

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