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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,304.34, 384,060.15 and 150,979.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,304.34, 384,060.15 and 150,979.94 is: 208,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,304.34 : 384,060.15 = 150,979.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,304.34/384,060.15 = 150,979.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,304.34x = 384,060.15 × 150,979.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,304.34x = 57,985,378,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,985,378,403.39/278,304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,352.40

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