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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,400.83, 384,194.22 and 151,076.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,400.83, 384,194.22 and 151,076.46 is: 208,486.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,400.83 : 384,194.22 = 151,076.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,400.83/384,194.22 = 151,076.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,400.83x = 384,194.22 × 151,076.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,400.83x = 58,042,702,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,042,702,710.06/278,400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,486.10

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