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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,029.40, 383,681.22 and 150,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,029.40, 383,681.22 and 150,704.44 is: 207,972.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,029.40 : 383,681.22 = 150,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,029.40/383,681.22 = 150,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,029.40x = 383,681.22 × 150,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,029.40x = 57,822,463,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,822,463,398.62/278,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,972.48

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