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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,385.72, 384,173.30 and 151,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,385.72, 384,173.30 and 151,061.30 is: 208,465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,385.72 : 384,173.30 = 151,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,385.72/384,173.30 = 151,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,385.72x = 384,173.30 × 151,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,385.72x = 58,033,718,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,033,718,123.29/278,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,465.14

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