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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,741.53, 383,282.96 and 150,417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,741.53, 383,282.96 and 150,417.63 is: 207,576.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,741.53 : 383,282.96 = 150,417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,741.53/383,282.96 = 150,417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,741.53x = 383,282.96 × 150,417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,741.53x = 57,652,513,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,652,513,710.50/277,741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,576.14

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