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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,178.56, 383,882.78 and 150,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,178.56, 383,882.78 and 150,853.48 is: 208,175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,178.56 : 383,882.78 = 150,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,178.56/383,882.78 = 150,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,178.56x = 383,882.78 × 150,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,178.56x = 57,910,053,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,910,053,275.07/278,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,175.83

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