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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,387.05, 384,175.19 and 151,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,387.05, 384,175.19 and 151,062.64 is: 208,467.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,387.05 : 384,175.19 = 151,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,387.05/384,175.19 = 151,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,387.05x = 384,175.19 × 151,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,387.05x = 58,034,518,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,034,518,423.90/278,387.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,467.02

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