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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,666.92, 383,178.60 and 150,342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,666.92, 383,178.60 and 150,342.12 is: 207,471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,666.92 : 383,178.60 = 150,342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,666.92/383,178.60 = 150,342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,666.92x = 383,178.60 × 150,342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,666.92x = 57,607,883,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,607,883,062.63/277,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,471.18

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