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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,650.23, 383,158.50 and 150,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,650.23, 383,158.50 and 150,325.82 is: 207,450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,650.23 : 383,158.50 = 150,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,650.23/383,158.50 = 150,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,650.23x = 383,158.50 × 150,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,650.23x = 57,598,613,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,598,613,786.68/277,650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,450.27

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