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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,606.91, 383,097.66 and 150,282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,606.91, 383,097.66 and 150,282.50 is: 207,389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,606.91 : 383,097.66 = 150,282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,606.91/383,097.66 = 150,282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,606.91x = 383,097.66 × 150,282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,606.91x = 57,572,874,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,572,874,088.95/277,606.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,389.92

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