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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,178.72, 383,886.84 and 150,854.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,178.72, 383,886.84 and 150,854.28 is: 208,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,178.72 : 383,886.84 = 150,854.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,178.72/383,886.84 = 150,854.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,178.72x = 383,886.84 × 150,854.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,178.72x = 57,910,972,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,910,972,849.68/278,178.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,179.02

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