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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,966.69, 383,595.40 and 150,642.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,966.69, 383,595.40 and 150,642.28 is: 207,887.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,966.69 : 383,595.40 = 150,642.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,966.69/383,595.40 = 150,642.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,966.69x = 383,595.40 × 150,642.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,966.69x = 57,785,685,473.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,785,685,473.95/277,966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,887.09

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