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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,104.40, 383,784.51 and 150,780.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,104.40, 383,784.51 and 150,780.32 is: 208,077.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,104.40 : 383,784.51 = 150,780.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,104.40/383,784.51 = 150,780.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,104.40x = 383,784.51 × 150,780.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,104.40x = 57,867,149,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,867,149,309.92/278,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,077.08

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