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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,503.12, 382,954.28 and 150,178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,503.12, 382,954.28 and 150,178.74 is: 207,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,503.12 : 382,954.28 = 150,178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,503.12/382,954.28 = 150,178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,503.12x = 382,954.28 × 150,178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,503.12x = 57,511,591,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,511,591,248.01/277,503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,246.65

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