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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,788.37, 383,347.96 and 150,463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,788.37, 383,347.96 and 150,463.96 is: 207,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,788.37 : 383,347.96 = 150,463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,788.37/383,347.96 = 150,463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,788.37x = 383,347.96 × 150,463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,788.37x = 57,680,052,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,680,052,450.08/277,788.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,640.27

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