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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,018.70, 383,666.19 and 150,694.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,018.70, 383,666.19 and 150,694.26 is: 207,958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,018.70 : 383,666.19 = 150,694.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,018.70/383,666.19 = 150,694.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,018.70x = 383,666.19 × 150,694.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,018.70x = 57,816,292,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,816,292,589.07/278,018.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,958.29

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