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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,386.05, 384,173.81 and 151,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,386.05, 384,173.81 and 151,061.64 is: 208,465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,386.05 : 384,173.81 = 151,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,386.05/384,173.81 = 151,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,386.05x = 384,173.81 × 151,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,386.05x = 58,033,925,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,033,925,028.34/278,386.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,465.64

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