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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,386.34, 384,174.17 and 151,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,386.34, 384,174.17 and 151,061.94 is: 208,466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,386.34 : 384,174.17 = 151,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,386.34/384,174.17 = 151,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,386.34x = 384,174.17 × 151,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,386.34x = 58,034,094,662.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,034,094,662.78/278,386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,466.03

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