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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,067.16, 383,731.80 and 150,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,067.16, 383,731.80 and 150,742.76 is: 208,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,067.16 : 383,731.80 = 150,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,067.16/383,731.80 = 150,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,067.16x = 383,731.80 × 150,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,067.16x = 57,844,788,147.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,844,788,147.82/278,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,024.52

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