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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,353.94, 384,132.91 and 151,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,353.94, 384,132.91 and 151,029.54 is: 208,423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,353.94 : 384,132.91 = 151,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,353.94/384,132.91 = 151,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,353.94x = 384,132.91 × 151,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,353.94x = 58,015,416,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,015,416,696.16/278,353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,423.19

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