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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,609.92, 383,101.56 and 150,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,609.92, 383,101.56 and 150,285.36 is: 207,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,609.92 : 383,101.56 = 150,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,609.92/383,101.56 = 150,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,609.92x = 383,101.56 × 150,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,609.92x = 57,574,555,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,574,555,861.16/277,609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,393.73

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