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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,388.55, 384,177.26 and 151,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,388.55, 384,177.26 and 151,064.14 is: 208,469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,388.55 : 384,177.26 = 151,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,388.55/384,177.26 = 151,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,388.55x = 384,177.26 × 151,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,388.55x = 58,035,407,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,035,407,389.46/278,388.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,469.09

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