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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,029.84, 383,670.90 and 150,702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,029.84, 383,670.90 and 150,702.70 is: 207,964.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,029.84 : 383,670.90 = 150,702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,029.84/383,670.90 = 150,702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,029.84x = 383,670.90 × 150,702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,029.84x = 57,820,240,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,820,240,541.43/278,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,964.15

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