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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,403.71, 384,198.12 and 151,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,403.71, 384,198.12 and 151,079.27 is: 208,489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,403.71 : 384,198.12 = 151,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,403.71/384,198.12 = 151,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,403.71x = 384,198.12 × 151,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,403.71x = 58,044,369,583.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,044,369,583.98/278,403.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,489.93

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