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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,962.72, 383,588.48 and 150,638.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,962.72, 383,588.48 and 150,638.30 is: 207,880.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,962.72 : 383,588.48 = 150,638.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,962.72/383,588.48 = 150,638.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,962.72x = 383,588.48 × 150,638.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,962.72x = 57,783,116,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,783,116,526.78/277,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,880.81

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