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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,615.92, 383,110.08 and 150,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,615.92, 383,110.08 and 150,291.52 is: 207,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,615.92 : 383,110.08 = 150,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,615.92/383,110.08 = 150,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,615.92x = 383,110.08 × 150,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,615.92x = 57,578,196,250.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,578,196,250.52/277,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,402.36

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