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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,290.55, 384,041.70 and 150,966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,290.55, 384,041.70 and 150,966.15 is: 208,333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,290.55 : 384,041.70 = 150,966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,290.55/384,041.70 = 150,966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,290.55x = 384,041.70 × 150,966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,290.55x = 57,977,295,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,977,295,448.30/278,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,333.68

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