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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,822.63, 383,396.25 and 150,497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,822.63, 383,396.25 and 150,497.92 is: 207,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,822.63 : 383,396.25 = 150,497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,822.63/383,396.25 = 150,497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,822.63x = 383,396.25 × 150,497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,822.63x = 57,700,338,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,700,338,160.80/277,822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,687.68

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