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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,337.53, 384,105.82 and 151,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,337.53, 384,105.82 and 151,013.14 is: 208,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,337.53 : 384,105.82 = 151,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,337.53/384,105.82 = 151,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,337.53x = 384,105.82 × 151,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,337.53x = 58,005,025,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,005,025,970.47/278,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,398.15

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