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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,351.94, 384,130.15 and 151,027.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,351.94, 384,130.15 and 151,027.54 is: 208,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,351.94 : 384,130.15 = 151,027.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,351.94/384,130.15 = 151,027.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,351.94x = 384,130.15 × 151,027.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,351.94x = 58,014,230,256.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,014,230,256.44/278,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,420.42

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