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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,603.71, 383,094.34 and 150,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,603.71, 383,094.34 and 150,279.30 is: 207,386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,603.71 : 383,094.34 = 150,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,603.71/383,094.34 = 150,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,603.71x = 383,094.34 × 150,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,603.71x = 57,571,149,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,571,149,249.16/277,603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,386.09

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