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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,315.49, 384,080.04 and 150,991.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,315.49, 384,080.04 and 150,991.08 is: 208,370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,315.49 : 384,080.04 = 150,991.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,315.49/384,080.04 = 150,991.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,315.49x = 384,080.04 × 150,991.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,315.49x = 57,992,660,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,992,660,046.04/278,315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,370.22

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