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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,979.91, 383,612.94 and 150,655.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,979.91, 383,612.94 and 150,655.47 is: 207,904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,979.91 : 383,612.94 = 150,655.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,979.91/383,612.94 = 150,655.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,979.91x = 383,612.94 × 150,655.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,979.91x = 57,793,387,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,793,387,773.78/277,979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,904.91

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