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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,388.23, 384,176.75 and 151,063.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,388.23, 384,176.75 and 151,063.79 is: 208,468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,388.23 : 384,176.75 = 151,063.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,388.23/384,176.75 = 151,063.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,388.23x = 384,176.75 × 151,063.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,388.23x = 58,035,193,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,035,193,208.68/278,388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,468.56

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