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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,865.37, 383,454.62 and 150,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,865.37, 383,454.62 and 150,540.98 is: 207,746.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,865.37 : 383,454.62 = 150,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,865.37/383,454.62 = 150,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,865.37x = 383,454.62 × 150,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,865.37x = 57,725,631,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725,631,610.35/277,865.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,746.76

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