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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,105.07, 383,785.83 and 150,780.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,105.07, 383,785.83 and 150,780.72 is: 208,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,105.07 : 383,785.83 = 150,780.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,105.07/383,785.83 = 150,780.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,105.07x = 383,785.83 × 150,780.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,105.07x = 57,867,503,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,867,503,773.20/278,105.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,077.85

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