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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,994, 383,629.56 and 150,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,994, 383,629.56 and 150,666.32 is: 207,918.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,994 : 383,629.56 = 150,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,994/383,629.56 = 150,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,994x = 383,629.56 × 150,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,994x = 57,800,054,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,800,054,048.42/277,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,918.35

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