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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,540.22, 383,004.86 and 150,215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,540.22, 383,004.86 and 150,215.92 is: 207,297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,540.22 : 383,004.86 = 150,215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,540.22/383,004.86 = 150,215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,540.22x = 383,004.86 × 150,215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,540.22x = 57,533,425,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,533,425,700.78/277,540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,297.61

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