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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,759.53, 383,307.80 and 150,435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,759.53, 383,307.80 and 150,435.63 is: 207,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,759.53 : 383,307.80 = 150,435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,759.53/383,307.80 = 150,435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,759.53x = 383,307.80 × 150,435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,759.53x = 57,663,149,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663,149,624.74/277,759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,600.98

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