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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,966.41, 383,583.36 and 150,639.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,966.41, 383,583.36 and 150,639.27 is: 207,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,966.41 : 383,583.36 = 150,639.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,966.41/383,583.36 = 150,639.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,966.41x = 383,583.36 × 150,639.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,966.41x = 57,782,717,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,782,717,334.55/277,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,876.62

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