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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,390.37, 384,179.74 and 151,065.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,390.37, 384,179.74 and 151,065.98 is: 208,471.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,390.37 : 384,179.74 = 151,065.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,390.37/384,179.74 = 151,065.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,390.37x = 384,179.74 × 151,065.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,390.37x = 58,036,486,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036,486,620.68/278,390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,471.60

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