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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,182.44, 383,888.40 and 150,856.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,182.44, 383,888.40 and 150,856.52 is: 208,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,182.44 : 383,888.40 = 150,856.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,182.44/383,888.40 = 150,856.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,182.44x = 383,888.40 × 150,856.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,182.44x = 57,912,068,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,912,068,092.37/278,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,180.17

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