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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,721.61, 383,255.04 and 150,397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,721.61, 383,255.04 and 150,397.17 is: 207,547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,721.61 : 383,255.04 = 150,397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,721.61/383,255.04 = 150,397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,721.61x = 383,255.04 × 150,397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,721.61x = 57,640,471,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,640,471,487.96/277,721.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,547.67

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