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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,858.69, 383,445.39 and 150,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,858.69, 383,445.39 and 150,534.28 is: 207,737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,858.69 : 383,445.39 = 150,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,858.69/383,445.39 = 150,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,858.69x = 383,445.39 × 150,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,858.69x = 57,721,675,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,721,675,702.97/277,858.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,737.52

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