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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,983.52, 383,606.92 and 150,656.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,983.52, 383,606.92 and 150,656.36 is: 207,900.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,983.52 : 383,606.92 = 150,656.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,983.52/383,606.92 = 150,656.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,983.52x = 383,606.92 × 150,656.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,983.52x = 57,792,822,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,792,822,238.01/277,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,900.17

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