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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,501.78, 382,952.46 and 150,178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,501.78, 382,952.46 and 150,178.30 is: 207,246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,501.78 : 382,952.46 = 150,178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,501.78/382,952.46 = 150,178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,501.78x = 382,952.46 × 150,178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,501.78x = 57,511,149,423.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,511,149,423.62/277,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,246.06

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