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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,895.52, 383,494.79 and 150,571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,895.52, 383,494.79 and 150,571.44 is: 207,788.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,895.52 : 383,494.79 = 150,571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,895.52/383,494.79 = 150,571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,895.52x = 383,494.79 × 150,571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,895.52x = 57,743,362,762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,743,362,762.80/277,895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,788.03

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