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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,822.78, 383,395.41 and 150,498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,822.78, 383,395.41 and 150,498.34 is: 207,687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,822.78 : 383,395.41 = 150,498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,822.78/383,395.41 = 150,498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,822.78x = 383,395.41 × 150,498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,822.78x = 57,700,372,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,700,372,768.62/277,822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,687.69

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