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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,578.78, 383,059.17 and 150,254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,578.78, 383,059.17 and 150,254.88 is: 207,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,578.78 : 383,059.17 = 150,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,578.78/383,059.17 = 150,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,578.78x = 383,059.17 × 150,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,578.78x = 57,556,509,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,556,509,621.25/277,578.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,351.98

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