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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,176.62, 383,883.83 and 150,852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,176.62, 383,883.83 and 150,852.18 is: 208,176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,176.62 : 383,883.83 = 150,852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,176.62/383,883.83 = 150,852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,176.62x = 383,883.83 × 150,852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,176.62x = 57,909,712,622.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,909,712,622.25/278,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,176.06

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