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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,972.92, 383,592.33 and 150,645.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,972.92, 383,592.33 and 150,645.78 is: 207,885.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,972.92 : 383,592.33 = 150,645.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,972.92/383,592.33 = 150,645.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,972.92x = 383,592.33 × 150,645.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,972.92x = 57,786,565,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,786,565,754.87/277,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,885.59

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