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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,399.77, 384,192.69 and 151,075.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,399.77, 384,192.69 and 151,075.33 is: 208,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,399.77 : 384,192.69 = 151,075.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,399.77/384,192.69 = 151,075.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,399.77x = 384,192.69 × 151,075.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,399.77x = 58,042,035,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,042,035,898.32/278,399.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,484.50

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