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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,399.20, 384,191.98 and 151,074.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,399.20, 384,191.98 and 151,074.84 is: 208,483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,399.20 : 384,191.98 = 151,074.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,399.20/384,191.98 = 151,074.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,399.20x = 384,191.98 × 151,074.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,399.20x = 58,041,741,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,041,741,907.78/278,399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,483.87

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