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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,387.72, 384,176.06 and 151,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,387.72, 384,176.06 and 151,063.30 is: 208,467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,387.72 : 384,176.06 = 151,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,387.72/384,176.06 = 151,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,387.72x = 384,176.06 × 151,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,387.72x = 58,034,903,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,034,903,404.60/278,387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,467.90

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