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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,865.08, 383,454.19 and 150,540.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,865.08, 383,454.19 and 150,540.67 is: 207,746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,865.08 : 383,454.19 = 150,540.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,865.08/383,454.19 = 150,540.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,865.08x = 383,454.19 × 150,540.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,865.08x = 57,725,449,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725,449,924.20/277,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,746.33

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