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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,390.69, 384,180.18 and 151,066.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,390.69, 384,180.18 and 151,066.27 is: 208,472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,390.69 : 384,180.18 = 151,066.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,390.69/384,180.18 = 151,066.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,390.69x = 384,180.18 × 151,066.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,390.69x = 58,036,664,879.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036,664,879.63/278,390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,472.01

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