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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,579.17, 383,058.95 and 150,254.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,579.17, 383,058.95 and 150,254.73 is: 207,351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,579.17 : 383,058.95 = 150,254.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,579.17/383,058.95 = 150,254.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,579.17x = 383,058.95 × 150,254.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,579.17x = 57,556,418,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,556,418,355.06/277,579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,351.36

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