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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,162.73, 383,866.97 and 150,838.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,162.73, 383,866.97 and 150,838.33 is: 208,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,162.73 : 383,866.97 = 150,838.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,162.73/383,866.97 = 150,838.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,162.73x = 383,866.97 × 150,838.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,162.73x = 57,901,852,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,901,852,696.96/278,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,158.20

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