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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,605.61, 383,096.97 and 150,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,605.61, 383,096.97 and 150,281.20 is: 207,388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,605.61 : 383,096.97 = 150,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,605.61/383,096.97 = 150,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,605.61x = 383,096.97 × 150,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,605.61x = 57,572,272,367.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,572,272,367.96/277,605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,388.72

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