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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,605.91, 383,096.28 and 150,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,605.91, 383,096.28 and 150,281.50 is: 207,388.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,605.91 : 383,096.28 = 150,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,605.91/383,096.28 = 150,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,605.91x = 383,096.28 × 150,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,605.91x = 57,572,282,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,572,282,841.25/277,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,388.54

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