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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,059.68, 383,722.38 and 150,734.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,059.68, 383,722.38 and 150,734.88 is: 208,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,059.68 : 383,722.38 = 150,734.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,059.68/383,722.38 = 150,734.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,059.68x = 383,722.38 × 150,734.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,059.68x = 57,840,346,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840,346,902.61/278,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,014.15

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