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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,623.08, 383,120 and 150,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,623.08, 383,120 and 150,298.72 is: 207,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,623.08 : 383,120 = 150,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,623.08/383,120 = 150,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,623.08x = 383,120 × 150,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,623.08x = 57,582,445,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,582,445,606.40/277,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,412.31

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