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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,610.13, 383,103.21 and 150,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,610.13, 383,103.21 and 150,285.72 is: 207,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,610.13 : 383,103.21 = 150,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,610.13/383,103.21 = 150,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,610.13x = 383,103.21 × 150,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,610.13x = 57,574,941,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,574,941,749.16/277,610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,394.96

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