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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,980.16, 278,998.84 and 150,904.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,980.16, 278,998.84 and 150,904.12 is: 208,446.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,980.16 : 278,998.84 = 150,904.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,980.16/278,998.84 = 150,904.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,980.16x = 278,998.84 × 150,904.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,980.16x = 42,102,074,431.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,074,431.22/201,980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,446.58

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