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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,355.03, 384,119.64 and 151,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,355.03, 384,119.64 and 151,027.89 is: 208,412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,355.03 : 384,119.64 = 151,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,355.03/384,119.64 = 151,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,355.03x = 384,119.64 × 151,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,355.03x = 58,012,778,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012,778,736.76/278,355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,412.90

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