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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,102.90, 383,782.44 and 150,778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,102.90, 383,782.44 and 150,778.82 is: 208,075.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,102.90 : 383,782.44 = 150,778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,102.90/383,782.44 = 150,778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,102.90x = 383,782.44 × 150,778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,102.90x = 57,866,261,521.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,866,261,521.01/278,102.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,075.01

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