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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,729.96, 383,266.76 and 150,405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,729.96, 383,266.76 and 150,405.16 is: 207,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,729.96 : 383,266.76 = 150,405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,729.96/383,266.76 = 150,405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,729.96x = 383,266.76 × 150,405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,729.96x = 57,645,298,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,645,298,360.48/277,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,558.80

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