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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,387.27, 384,175.42 and 151,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,387.27, 384,175.42 and 151,062.86 is: 208,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,387.27 : 384,175.42 = 151,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,387.27/384,175.42 = 151,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,387.27x = 384,175.42 × 151,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,387.27x = 58,034,637,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,034,637,686.90/278,387.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,467.28

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