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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,623.78, 383,120.94 and 150,299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,623.78, 383,120.94 and 150,299.40 is: 207,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,623.78 : 383,120.94 = 150,299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,623.78/383,120.94 = 150,299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,623.78x = 383,120.94 × 150,299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,623.78x = 57,582,847,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,582,847,409.44/277,623.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,413.24

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