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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,223.23, 383,948.73 and 150,898.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,223.23, 383,948.73 and 150,898.83 is: 208,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,223.23 : 383,948.73 = 150,898.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,223.23/383,948.73 = 150,898.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,223.23x = 383,948.73 × 150,898.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,223.23x = 57,937,414,136.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,937,414,136.99/278,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,240.75

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