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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,975.79, 383,607.25 and 150,651.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,975.79, 383,607.25 and 150,651.35 is: 207,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,975.79 : 383,607.25 = 150,651.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,975.79/383,607.25 = 150,651.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,975.79x = 383,607.25 × 150,651.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,975.79x = 57,790,947,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790,947,787.62/277,975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,899.22

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