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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,607.91, 383,099.04 and 150,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,607.91, 383,099.04 and 150,283.50 is: 207,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,607.91 : 383,099.04 = 150,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,607.91/383,099.04 = 150,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,607.91x = 383,099.04 × 150,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,607.91x = 57,573,464,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,573,464,577.84/277,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,391.30

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