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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,607.61, 383,099.73 and 150,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,607.61, 383,099.73 and 150,283.20 is: 207,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,607.61 : 383,099.73 = 150,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,607.61/383,099.73 = 150,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,607.61x = 383,099.73 × 150,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,607.61x = 57,573,453,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,573,453,343.54/277,607.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,391.48

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