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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,361.45, 384,138.72 and 151,037.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,361.45, 384,138.72 and 151,037.01 is: 208,431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,361.45 : 384,138.72 = 151,037.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,361.45/384,138.72 = 151,037.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,361.45x = 384,138.72 × 151,037.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,361.45x = 58,019,163,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019,163,694.03/278,361.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,431.03

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