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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,293.67, 384,046.01 and 150,969.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,293.67, 384,046.01 and 150,969.27 is: 208,338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,293.67 : 384,046.01 = 150,969.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,293.67/384,046.01 = 150,969.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,293.67x = 384,046.01 × 150,969.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,293.67x = 57,979,145,776.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,979,145,776.11/278,293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,338.00

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