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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,864.42, 383,453.28 and 150,540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,864.42, 383,453.28 and 150,540.02 is: 207,745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,864.42 : 383,453.28 = 150,540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,864.42/383,453.28 = 150,540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,864.42x = 383,453.28 × 150,540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,864.42x = 57,725,062,523.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725,062,523.00/277,864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,745.43

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