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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,751.72, 383,297.26 and 150,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,751.72, 383,297.26 and 150,427.32 is: 207,589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,751.72 : 383,297.26 = 150,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,751.72/383,297.26 = 150,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,751.72x = 383,297.26 × 150,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,751.72x = 57,658,379,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,658,379,585.14/277,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,589.64

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