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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,049.51, 383,710.37 and 150,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,049.51, 383,710.37 and 150,726.02 is: 208,003.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,049.51 : 383,710.37 = 150,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,049.51/383,710.37 = 150,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,049.51x = 383,710.37 × 150,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,049.51x = 57,835,134,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,835,134,230.65/278,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,003.01

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