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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,855.52, 383,438.21 and 150,530.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,855.52, 383,438.21 and 150,530.81 is: 207,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,855.52 : 383,438.21 = 150,530.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,855.52/383,438.21 = 150,530.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,855.52x = 383,438.21 × 150,530.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,855.52x = 57,719,261,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,719,261,666.41/277,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,731.21

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