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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,924.74, 383,537.46 and 150,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,924.74, 383,537.46 and 150,600.60 is: 207,829.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,924.74 : 383,537.46 = 150,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,924.74/383,537.46 = 150,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,924.74x = 383,537.46 × 150,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,924.74x = 57,760,971,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,760,971,598.48/277,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,829.54

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