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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,726.96, 383,262.62 and 150,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,726.96, 383,262.62 and 150,402.16 is: 207,554.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,726.96 : 383,262.62 = 150,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,726.96/383,262.62 = 150,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,726.96x = 383,262.62 × 150,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,726.96x = 57,643,525,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,643,525,895.26/277,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,554.66

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