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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,901.62, 383,505.64 and 150,577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,901.62, 383,505.64 and 150,577.22 is: 207,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,901.62 : 383,505.64 = 150,577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,901.62/383,505.64 = 150,577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,901.62x = 383,505.64 × 150,577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,901.62x = 57,747,213,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,747,213,125.52/277,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,797.32

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