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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,101.57, 383,781 and 150,777.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,101.57, 383,781 and 150,777.22 is: 208,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,101.57 : 383,781 = 150,777.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,101.57/383,781 = 150,777.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,101.57x = 383,781 × 150,777.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,101.57x = 57,865,432,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,865,432,268.82/278,101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,073.02

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