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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,865.58, 383,454.87 and 150,541.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,865.58, 383,454.87 and 150,541.17 is: 207,747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,865.58 : 383,454.87 = 150,541.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,865.58/383,454.87 = 150,541.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,865.58x = 383,454.87 × 150,541.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,865.58x = 57,725,744,772.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725,744,772.00/277,865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,747.01

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