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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,314.07, 384,073.55 and 150,989.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,314.07, 384,073.55 and 150,989.63 is: 208,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,314.07 : 384,073.55 = 150,989.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,314.07/384,073.55 = 150,989.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,314.07x = 384,073.55 × 150,989.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,314.07x = 57,991,121,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,991,121,664.39/278,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,365.76

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