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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,005.44, 278,787.22 and 150,929.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,005.44, 278,787.22 and 150,929.54 is: 208,297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,005.44 : 278,787.22 = 150,929.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,005.44/278,787.22 = 150,929.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,005.44x = 278,787.22 × 150,929.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,005.44x = 42,077,226,872.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077,226,872.48/202,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,297.49

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