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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,153.93, 415,886.82 and 150,803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,153.93, 415,886.82 and 150,803.29 is: 226,289.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,153.93 : 415,886.82 = 150,803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,153.93/415,886.82 = 150,803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,153.93x = 415,886.82 × 150,803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,153.93x = 62,717,100,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,717,100,723.64/277,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,289.78

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