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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,315.64, 384,076.31 and 150,991.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,315.64, 384,076.31 and 150,991.23 is: 208,368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,315.64 : 384,076.31 = 150,991.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,315.64/384,076.31 = 150,991.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,315.64x = 384,076.31 × 150,991.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,315.64x = 57,992,153,705.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,992,153,705.81/278,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,368.29

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