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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,578.42, 383,057.91 and 150,253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,578.42, 383,057.91 and 150,253.98 is: 207,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,578.42 : 383,057.91 = 150,253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,578.42/383,057.91 = 150,253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,578.42x = 383,057.91 × 150,253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,578.42x = 57,555,975,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,555,975,547.98/277,578.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,350.32

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