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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,755.36, 383,301.77 and 150,430.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,755.36, 383,301.77 and 150,430.65 is: 207,593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,755.36 : 383,301.77 = 150,430.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,755.36/383,301.77 = 150,430.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,755.36x = 383,301.77 × 150,430.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,755.36x = 57,660,333,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,660,333,655.10/277,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,593.95

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