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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,610.77, 383,102.99 and 150,286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,610.77, 383,102.99 and 150,286.37 is: 207,395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,610.77 : 383,102.99 = 150,286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,610.77/383,102.99 = 150,286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,610.77x = 383,102.99 × 150,286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,610.77x = 57,575,156,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,575,156,163.45/277,610.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,395.25

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