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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,967.54, 278,981.43 and 150,891.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,967.54, 278,981.43 and 150,891.51 is: 208,429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,967.54 : 278,981.43 = 150,891.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,967.54/278,981.43 = 150,891.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,967.54x = 278,981.43 × 150,891.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,967.54x = 42,095,927,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,095,927,085.29/201,967.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,429.17

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