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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,973.92, 383,593.71 and 150,646.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,973.92, 383,593.71 and 150,646.78 is: 207,886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,973.92 : 383,593.71 = 150,646.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,973.92/383,593.71 = 150,646.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,973.92x = 383,593.71 × 150,646.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,973.92x = 57,787,157,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,787,157,239.75/277,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,886.97

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