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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,106.57, 383,787.90 and 150,782.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,106.57, 383,787.90 and 150,782.22 is: 208,079.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,106.57 : 383,787.90 = 150,782.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,106.57/383,787.90 = 150,782.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,106.57x = 383,787.90 × 150,782.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,106.57x = 57,868,391,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,868,391,571.14/278,106.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,079.92

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