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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,356.16, 384,121.19 and 151,029.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,356.16, 384,121.19 and 151,029.02 is: 208,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,356.16 : 384,121.19 = 151,029.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,356.16/384,121.19 = 151,029.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,356.16x = 384,121.19 × 151,029.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,356.16x = 58,013,445,343.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,013,445,343.90/278,356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,414.45

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