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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,996.16, 383,635.20 and 150,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,996.16, 383,635.20 and 150,671.36 is: 207,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,996.16 : 383,635.20 = 150,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,996.16/383,635.20 = 150,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,996.16x = 383,635.20 × 150,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,996.16x = 57,802,837,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,802,837,327.87/277,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,926.75

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