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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,965.41, 383,581.98 and 150,638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,965.41, 383,581.98 and 150,638.27 is: 207,875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,965.41 : 383,581.98 = 150,638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,965.41/383,581.98 = 150,638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,965.41x = 383,581.98 × 150,638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,965.41x = 57,782,123,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,782,123,952.46/277,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,875.24

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