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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,117.37, 383,798.52 and 150,792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,117.37, 383,798.52 and 150,792.66 is: 208,092.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,117.37 : 383,798.52 = 150,792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,117.37/383,798.52 = 150,792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,117.37x = 383,798.52 × 150,792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,117.37x = 57,873,999,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,873,999,734.86/278,117.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,092.00

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