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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,892.59, 383,491.88 and 150,568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,892.59, 383,491.88 and 150,568.19 is: 207,784.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,892.59 : 383,491.88 = 150,568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,892.59/383,491.88 = 150,568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,892.59x = 383,491.88 × 150,568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,892.59x = 57,741,678,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,741,678,251.30/277,892.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,784.16

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