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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,324.76, 384,084.72 and 150,999.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,324.76, 384,084.72 and 150,999.42 is: 208,377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,324.76 : 384,084.72 = 150,999.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,324.76/384,084.72 = 150,999.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,324.76x = 384,084.72 × 150,999.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,324.76x = 57,996,569,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,996,569,950.86/278,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,377.33

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