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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,875.77, 383,466.15 and 150,551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,875.77, 383,466.15 and 150,551.06 is: 207,759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,875.77 : 383,466.15 = 150,551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,875.77/383,466.15 = 150,551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,875.77x = 383,466.15 × 150,551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,875.77x = 57,731,233,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,731,233,439.29/277,875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,759.15

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