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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,723.91, 383,258.23 and 150,399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,723.91, 383,258.23 and 150,399.47 is: 207,550.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,723.91 : 383,258.23 = 150,399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,723.91/383,258.23 = 150,399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,723.91x = 383,258.23 × 150,399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,723.91x = 57,641,834,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,641,834,665.14/277,723.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,550.85

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