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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,505.14, 382,958.33 and 150,180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,505.14, 382,958.33 and 150,180.78 is: 207,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,505.14 : 382,958.33 = 150,180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,505.14/382,958.33 = 150,180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,505.14x = 382,958.33 × 150,180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,505.14x = 57,512,980,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,512,980,706.90/277,505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,250.15

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