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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,864.16, 383,452.92 and 150,539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,864.16, 383,452.92 and 150,539.76 is: 207,745.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,864.16 : 383,452.92 = 150,539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,864.16/383,452.92 = 150,539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,864.16x = 383,452.92 × 150,539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,864.16x = 57,724,909,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,724,909,486.50/277,864.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,745.07

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