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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,020.95, 383,669.30 and 150,696.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,020.95, 383,669.30 and 150,696.51 is: 207,961.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,020.95 : 383,669.30 = 150,696.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,020.95/383,669.30 = 150,696.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,020.95x = 383,669.30 × 150,696.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,020.95x = 57,817,624,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,817,624,504.14/278,020.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,961.39

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