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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,980.52, 383,602.80 and 150,653.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,980.52, 383,602.80 and 150,653.38 is: 207,896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,980.52 : 383,602.80 = 150,653.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,980.52/383,602.80 = 150,653.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,980.52x = 383,602.80 × 150,653.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,980.52x = 57,791,058,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,791,058,397.46/277,980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,896.07

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