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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,624.08, 383,121.39 and 150,299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,624.08, 383,121.39 and 150,299.73 is: 207,413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,624.08 : 383,121.39 = 150,299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,624.08/383,121.39 = 150,299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,624.08x = 383,121.39 × 150,299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,624.08x = 57,583,041,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,583,041,474.22/277,624.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,413.71

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