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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,349.54, 384,121.89 and 151,025.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,349.54, 384,121.89 and 151,025.10 is: 208,414.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,349.54 : 384,121.89 = 151,025.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,349.54/384,121.89 = 151,025.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,349.54x = 384,121.89 × 151,025.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,349.54x = 58,012,046,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012,046,849.44/278,349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,414.38

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