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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,101.14, 383,782.23 and 150,777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,101.14, 383,782.23 and 150,777.06 is: 208,073.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,101.14 : 383,782.23 = 150,777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,101.14/383,782.23 = 150,777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,101.14x = 383,782.23 × 150,777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,101.14x = 57,865,556,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,865,556,319.64/278,101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,073.78

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