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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,743.66, 383,285.89 and 150,419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,743.66, 383,285.89 and 150,419.76 is: 207,579.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,743.66 : 383,285.89 = 150,419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,743.66/383,285.89 = 150,419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,743.66x = 383,285.89 × 150,419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,743.66x = 57,653,771,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,653,771,585.19/277,743.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,579.07

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