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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,390.10, 384,179.37 and 151,065.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,390.10, 384,179.37 and 151,065.69 is: 208,471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,390.10 : 384,179.37 = 151,065.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,390.10/384,179.37 = 151,065.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,390.10x = 384,179.37 × 151,065.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,390.10x = 58,036,321,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036,321,612.82/278,390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,471.21

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