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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,771.38, 383,325.12 and 150,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,771.38, 383,325.12 and 150,447 is: 207,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,771.38 : 383,325.12 = 150,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,771.38/383,325.12 = 150,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,771.38x = 383,325.12 × 150,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,771.38x = 57,670,114,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,670,114,328.64/277,771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,617.19

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