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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,974.71, 383,606.43 and 150,650.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,974.71, 383,606.43 and 150,650.27 is: 207,898.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,974.71 : 383,606.43 = 150,650.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,974.71/383,606.43 = 150,650.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,974.71x = 383,606.43 × 150,650.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,974.71x = 57,790,412,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790,412,253.24/277,974.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,898.09

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