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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,389.56, 384,178.62 and 151,065.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,389.56, 384,178.62 and 151,065.14 is: 208,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,389.56 : 384,178.62 = 151,065.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,389.56/384,178.62 = 151,065.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,389.56x = 384,178.62 × 151,065.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,389.56x = 58,035,997,015.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,035,997,015.31/278,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,470.45

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