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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,031.84, 383,673.66 and 150,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,031.84, 383,673.66 and 150,704.70 is: 207,966.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,031.84 : 383,673.66 = 150,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,031.84/383,673.66 = 150,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,031.84x = 383,673.66 × 150,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,031.84x = 57,821,423,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,821,423,828.20/278,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,966.91

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