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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,354.80, 384,119.28 and 151,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,354.80, 384,119.28 and 151,027.68 is: 208,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,354.80 : 384,119.28 = 151,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,354.80/384,119.28 = 151,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,354.80x = 384,119.28 × 151,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,354.80x = 58,012,643,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012,643,701.67/278,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,412.59

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