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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,836.22, 383,413.42 and 150,512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,836.22, 383,413.42 and 150,512.12 is: 207,706.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,836.22 : 383,413.42 = 150,512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,836.22/383,413.42 = 150,512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,836.22x = 383,413.42 × 150,512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,836.22x = 57,708,364,387.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,708,364,387.30/277,836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,706.41

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