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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,964.28, 383,590.98 and 150,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,964.28, 383,590.98 and 150,639.84 is: 207,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,964.28 : 383,590.98 = 150,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,964.28/383,590.98 = 150,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,964.28x = 383,590.98 × 150,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,964.28x = 57,784,083,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,784,083,852.64/277,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,883.13

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