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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,385.84, 384,173.48 and 151,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,385.84, 384,173.48 and 151,061.43 is: 208,465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,385.84 : 384,173.48 = 151,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,385.84/384,173.48 = 151,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,385.84x = 384,173.48 × 151,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,385.84x = 58,033,795,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,033,795,256.88/278,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,465.33

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