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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,734.61, 383,274.75 and 150,410.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,734.61, 383,274.75 and 150,410.17 is: 207,566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,734.61 : 383,274.75 = 150,410.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,734.61/383,274.75 = 150,410.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,734.61x = 383,274.75 × 150,410.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,734.61x = 57,648,420,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,648,420,304.21/277,734.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,566.57

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