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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,391.18, 384,180.87 and 151,066.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,391.18, 384,180.87 and 151,066.77 is: 208,472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,391.18 : 384,180.87 = 151,066.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,391.18/384,180.87 = 151,066.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,391.18x = 384,180.87 × 151,066.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,391.18x = 58,036,963,126.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,036,963,126.69/278,391.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,472.71

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