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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,172.10, 383,877.60 and 150,847.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,172.10, 383,877.60 and 150,847.66 is: 208,169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,172.10 : 383,877.60 = 150,847.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,172.10/383,877.60 = 150,847.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,172.10x = 383,877.60 × 150,847.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,172.10x = 57,907,037,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,907,037,686.42/278,172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,169.83

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