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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,863.92, 383,452.59 and 150,539.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,863.92, 383,452.59 and 150,539.51 is: 207,744.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,863.92 : 383,452.59 = 150,539.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,863.92/383,452.59 = 150,539.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,863.92x = 383,452.59 × 150,539.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,863.92x = 57,724,766,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,766,402.17/277,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,744.73

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