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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,838.96, 383,417.70 and 150,514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,838.96, 383,417.70 and 150,514.52 is: 207,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,838.96 : 383,417.70 = 150,514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,838.96/383,417.70 = 150,514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,838.96x = 383,417.70 × 150,514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,838.96x = 57,709,931,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,709,931,469.12/277,838.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,710.00

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