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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,747.22, 383,290.80 and 150,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,747.22, 383,290.80 and 150,423.32 is: 207,583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,747.22 : 383,290.80 = 150,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,747.22/383,290.80 = 150,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,747.22x = 383,290.80 × 150,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,747.22x = 57,655,874,661.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,655,874,661.46/277,747.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,583.98

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