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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,313.32, 384,072.52 and 150,988.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,313.32, 384,072.52 and 150,988.88 is: 208,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,313.32 : 384,072.52 = 150,988.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,313.32/384,072.52 = 150,988.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,313.32x = 384,072.52 × 150,988.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,313.32x = 57,990,677,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,990,677,335.74/278,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,364.72

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