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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,026.66, 383,675.43 and 150,701.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,026.66, 383,675.43 and 150,701.95 is: 207,967.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,026.66 : 383,675.43 = 150,701.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,026.66/383,675.43 = 150,701.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,026.66x = 383,675.43 × 150,701.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,026.66x = 57,820,635,468.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,820,635,468.09/278,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,967.95

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