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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,392.10, 384,188.54 and 151,067.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,392.10, 384,188.54 and 151,067.79 is: 208,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,392.10 : 384,188.54 = 151,067.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,392.10/384,188.54 = 151,067.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,392.10x = 384,188.54 × 151,067.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,392.10x = 58,038,512,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,038,512,925.79/278,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,477.59

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