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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,748.72, 383,293.12 and 150,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,748.72, 383,293.12 and 150,424.32 is: 207,585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,748.72 : 383,293.12 = 150,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,748.72/383,293.12 = 150,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,748.72x = 383,293.12 × 150,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,748.72x = 57,656,606,936.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656,606,936.68/277,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,585.50

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