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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,606.61, 383,098.35 and 150,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,606.61, 383,098.35 and 150,282.20 is: 207,390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,606.61 : 383,098.35 = 150,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,606.61/383,098.35 = 150,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,606.61x = 383,098.35 × 150,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,606.61x = 57,572,862,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,572,862,854.37/277,606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,390.10

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