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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,609.13, 383,101.83 and 150,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,609.13, 383,101.83 and 150,284.72 is: 207,393.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,609.13 : 383,101.83 = 150,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,609.13/383,101.83 = 150,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,609.13x = 383,101.83 × 150,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,609.13x = 57,574,349,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,574,349,337.53/277,609.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,393.58

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