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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,053.69, 383,716.83 and 150,728.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,053.69, 383,716.83 and 150,728.98 is: 208,007.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,053.69 : 383,716.83 = 150,728.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,053.69/383,716.83 = 150,728.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,053.69x = 383,716.83 × 150,728.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,053.69x = 57,837,246,394.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,837,246,394.73/278,053.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,007.48

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