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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,610.52, 383,102.65 and 150,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,610.52, 383,102.65 and 150,286.12 is: 207,394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,610.52 : 383,102.65 = 150,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,610.52/383,102.65 = 150,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,610.52x = 383,102.65 × 150,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,610.52x = 57,575,008,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,575,008,538.99/277,610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,394.91

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