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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,396.01, 384,187.50 and 151,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,396.01, 384,187.50 and 151,071.60 is: 208,479.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,396.01 : 384,187.50 = 151,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,396.01/384,187.50 = 151,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,396.01x = 384,187.50 × 151,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,396.01x = 58,039,820,325
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,039,820,325/278,396.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,479.35

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