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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,989.08, 383,625.54 and 150,664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,989.08, 383,625.54 and 150,664.64 is: 207,917.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,989.08 : 383,625.54 = 150,664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,989.08/383,625.54 = 150,664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,989.08x = 383,625.54 × 150,664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,989.08x = 57,798,803,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798,803,878.91/277,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,917.53

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