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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,733.76, 383,271.80 and 150,409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,733.76, 383,271.80 and 150,409.05 is: 207,564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,733.76 : 383,271.80 = 150,409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,733.76/383,271.80 = 150,409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,733.76x = 383,271.80 × 150,409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,733.76x = 57,647,546,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,647,546,577.74/277,733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,564.06

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