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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,316.63, 384,077.69 and 150,992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,316.63, 384,077.69 and 150,992.22 is: 208,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,316.63 : 384,077.69 = 150,992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,316.63/384,077.69 = 150,992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,316.63x = 384,077.69 × 150,992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,316.63x = 57,992,743,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,992,743,065.57/278,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,369.67

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