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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,744.72, 383,287.35 and 150,420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,744.72, 383,287.35 and 150,420.82 is: 207,580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,744.72 : 383,287.35 = 150,420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,744.72/383,287.35 = 150,420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,744.72x = 383,287.35 × 150,420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,744.72x = 57,654,397,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654,397,482.63/277,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,580.53

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