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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,602.59, 383,092.79 and 150,278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,602.59, 383,092.79 and 150,278.19 is: 207,384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,602.59 : 383,092.79 = 150,278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,602.59/383,092.79 = 150,278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,602.59x = 383,092.79 × 150,278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,602.59x = 57,570,489,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,570,489,740.58/277,602.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,384.55

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