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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,543.31, 383,010.08 and 150,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,543.31, 383,010.08 and 150,218.60 is: 207,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,543.31 : 383,010.08 = 150,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,543.31/383,010.08 = 150,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,543.31x = 383,010.08 × 150,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,543.31x = 57,535,235,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,535,235,337.34/277,543.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,301.83

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