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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,167.28, 383,871.05 and 150,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,167.28, 383,871.05 and 150,842.84 is: 208,163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,167.28 : 383,871.05 = 150,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,167.28/383,871.05 = 150,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,167.28x = 383,871.05 × 150,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,167.28x = 57,904,197,267.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,904,197,267.87/278,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,163.23

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