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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,365.45, 384,144.24 and 151,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,365.45, 384,144.24 and 151,041.01 is: 208,436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,365.45 : 384,144.24 = 151,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,365.45/384,144.24 = 151,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,365.45x = 384,144.24 × 151,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,365.45x = 58,021,533,995.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,021,533,995.28/278,365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,436.55

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