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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,167.20, 383,867.36 and 150,841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,167.20, 383,867.36 and 150,841.24 is: 208,159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,167.20 : 383,867.36 = 150,841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,167.20/383,867.36 = 150,841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,167.20x = 383,867.36 × 150,841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,167.20x = 57,903,028,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,903,028,577.93/278,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,159.08

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