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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,121.90, 383,810.76 and 150,797.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,121.90, 383,810.76 and 150,797.82 is: 208,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,121.90 : 383,810.76 = 150,797.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,121.90/383,810.76 = 150,797.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,121.90x = 383,810.76 × 150,797.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,121.90x = 57,877,825,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,877,825,900.54/278,121.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,102.37

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