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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,579.53, 383,060.21 and 150,255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,579.53, 383,060.21 and 150,255.63 is: 207,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,579.53 : 383,060.21 = 150,255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,579.53/383,060.21 = 150,255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,579.53x = 383,060.21 × 150,255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,579.53x = 57,556,953,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,556,953,181.48/277,579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,353.02

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