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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,058.24, 383,716.80 and 150,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,058.24, 383,716.80 and 150,733.44 is: 208,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,058.24 : 383,716.80 = 150,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,058.24/383,716.80 = 150,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,058.24x = 383,716.80 × 150,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,058.24x = 57,838,953,249.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,838,953,249.79/278,058.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,010.21

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