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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,787.24, 383,346.50 and 150,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,787.24, 383,346.50 and 150,462.44 is: 207,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,787.24 : 383,346.50 = 150,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,787.24/383,346.50 = 150,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,787.24x = 383,346.50 × 150,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,787.24x = 57,679,249,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,679,249,755.46/277,787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,638.23

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