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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,905.42, 383,509.55 and 150,581.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,905.42, 383,509.55 and 150,581.01 is: 207,801.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,905.42 : 383,509.55 = 150,581.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,905.42/383,509.55 = 150,581.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,905.42x = 383,509.55 × 150,581.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,905.42x = 57,749,255,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,749,255,383.65/277,905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,801.83

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