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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,034.62, 383,677.43 and 150,707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,034.62, 383,677.43 and 150,707.48 is: 207,970.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,034.62 : 383,677.43 = 150,707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,034.62/383,677.43 = 150,707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,034.62x = 383,677.43 × 150,707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,034.62x = 57,823,055,936.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,823,055,936.25/278,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,970.71

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