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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,673.60, 383,188.88 and 150,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,673.60, 383,188.88 and 150,349.20 is: 207,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,673.60 : 383,188.88 = 150,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,673.60/383,188.88 = 150,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,673.60x = 383,188.88 × 150,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,673.60x = 57,612,141,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,612,141,556.90/277,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,481.52

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