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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,579.28, 383,059.86 and 150,255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,579.28, 383,059.86 and 150,255.38 is: 207,352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,579.28 : 383,059.86 = 150,255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,579.28/383,059.86 = 150,255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,579.28x = 383,059.86 × 150,255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,579.28x = 57,556,804,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,556,804,827.05/277,579.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,352.67

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