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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,979.26, 383,601.06 and 150,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,979.26, 383,601.06 and 150,652.12 is: 207,894.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,979.26 : 383,601.06 = 150,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,979.26/383,601.06 = 150,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,979.26x = 383,601.06 × 150,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,979.26x = 57,790,312,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790,312,923.25/277,979.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,894.33

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