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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,945.28, 383,563.52 and 150,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,945.28, 383,563.52 and 150,624 is: 207,860.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,945.28 : 383,563.52 = 150,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,945.28/383,563.52 = 150,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,945.28x = 383,563.52 × 150,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,945.28x = 57,773,871,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,773,871,636.48/277,945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,860.60

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