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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,340.42, 384,109.80 and 151,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,340.42, 384,109.80 and 151,016.04 is: 208,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,340.42 : 384,109.80 = 151,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,340.42/384,109.80 = 151,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,340.42x = 384,109.80 × 151,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,340.42x = 58,006,740,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,006,740,921.19/278,340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,402.15

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