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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,390.45, 384,179.86 and 151,066.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,390.45, 384,179.86 and 151,066.05 is: 208,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,390.45 : 384,179.86 = 151,066.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,390.45/384,179.86 = 151,066.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,390.45x = 384,179.86 × 151,066.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,390.45x = 58,036,532,687.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036,532,687.91/278,390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,471.71

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