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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,863.87, 383,452.55 and 150,539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,863.87, 383,452.55 and 150,539.47 is: 207,744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,863.87 : 383,452.55 = 150,539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,863.87/383,452.55 = 150,539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,863.87x = 383,452.55 × 150,539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,863.87x = 57,724,742,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,742,500.34/277,863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,744.68

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