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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,605.58, 383,095.62 and 150,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,605.58, 383,095.62 and 150,281.08 is: 207,387.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,605.58 : 383,095.62 = 150,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,605.58/383,095.62 = 150,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,605.58x = 383,095.62 × 150,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,605.58x = 57,572,023,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,572,023,516.87/277,605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,387.85

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