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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,762.08, 383,311.98 and 150,437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,762.08, 383,311.98 and 150,437.82 is: 207,604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,762.08 : 383,311.98 = 150,437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,762.08/383,311.98 = 150,437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,762.08x = 383,311.98 × 150,437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,762.08x = 57,664,618,651.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664,618,651.08/277,762.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,604.36

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