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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,862.29, 383,451.80 and 150,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,862.29, 383,451.80 and 150,537.89 is: 207,743.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,862.29 : 383,451.80 = 150,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,862.29/383,451.80 = 150,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,862.29x = 383,451.80 × 150,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,862.29x = 57,724,024,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,024,888.70/277,862.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,743.28

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