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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,387.84, 384,176.24 and 151,063.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,387.84, 384,176.24 and 151,063.43 is: 208,468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,387.84 : 384,176.24 = 151,063.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,387.84/384,176.24 = 151,063.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,387.84x = 384,176.24 × 151,063.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,387.84x = 58,034,981,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,034,981,877.00/278,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,468.09

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