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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,607.62, 383,099.76 and 150,283.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,607.62, 383,099.76 and 150,283.22 is: 207,391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,607.62 : 383,099.76 = 150,283.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,607.62/383,099.76 = 150,283.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,607.62x = 383,099.76 × 150,283.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,607.62x = 57,573,463,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,573,463,598.53/277,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,391.51

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