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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,394.27, 384,185.13 and 151,069.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,394.27, 384,185.13 and 151,069.87 is: 208,476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,394.27 : 384,185.13 = 151,069.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,394.27/384,185.13 = 151,069.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,394.27x = 384,185.13 × 151,069.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,394.27x = 58,038,797,645.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,038,797,645.03/278,394.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,476.98

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