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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,865.92, 383,455.35 and 150,541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,865.92, 383,455.35 and 150,541.51 is: 207,747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,865.92 : 383,455.35 = 150,541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,865.92/383,455.35 = 150,541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,865.92x = 383,455.35 × 150,541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,865.92x = 57,725,947,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725,947,406.58/277,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,747.49

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