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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,235.34, 383,966.94 and 150,910.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,235.34, 383,966.94 and 150,910.90 is: 208,258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,235.34 : 383,966.94 = 150,910.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,235.34/383,966.94 = 150,910.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,235.34x = 383,966.94 × 150,910.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,235.34x = 57,944,796,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,944,796,485.65/278,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,258.22

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