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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,403.46, 384,197.78 and 151,079.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,403.46, 384,197.78 and 151,079.02 is: 208,489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,403.46 : 384,197.78 = 151,079.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,403.46/384,197.78 = 151,079.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,403.46x = 384,197.78 × 151,079.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,403.46x = 58,044,224,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,044,224,088.58/278,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,489.59

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