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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,402.46, 384,196.40 and 151,078.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,402.46, 384,196.40 and 151,078.02 is: 208,488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,402.46 : 384,196.40 = 151,078.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,402.46/384,196.40 = 151,078.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,402.46x = 384,196.40 × 151,078.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,402.46x = 58,043,631,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,043,631,403.13/278,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,488.21

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