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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,111.64, 383,796.72 and 150,787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,111.64, 383,796.72 and 150,787.56 is: 208,088.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,111.64 : 383,796.72 = 150,787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,111.64/383,796.72 = 150,787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,111.64x = 383,796.72 × 150,787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,111.64x = 57,871,770,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,871,770,944.80/278,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,088.27

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