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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,315.07, 384,074.93 and 150,990.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,315.07, 384,074.93 and 150,990.63 is: 208,367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,315.07 : 384,074.93 = 150,990.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,315.07/384,074.93 = 150,990.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,315.07x = 384,074.93 × 150,990.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,315.07x = 57,991,715,647.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,991,715,647.91/278,315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,367.14

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