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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,003.43, 278,784.45 and 150,927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,003.43, 278,784.45 and 150,927.53 is: 208,294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,003.43 : 278,784.45 = 150,927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,003.43/278,784.45 = 150,927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,003.43x = 278,784.45 × 150,927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,003.43x = 42,076,248,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,076,248,440.91/202,003.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,294.72

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