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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,386.86, 384,181.31 and 151,062.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,386.86, 384,181.31 and 151,062.55 is: 208,470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,386.86 : 384,181.31 = 151,062.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,386.86/384,181.31 = 151,062.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,386.86x = 384,181.31 × 151,062.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,386.86x = 58,035,408,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,035,408,350.94/278,386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,470.36

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