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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,404.83, 384,199.70 and 151,080.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,404.83, 384,199.70 and 151,080.39 is: 208,491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,404.83 : 384,199.70 = 151,080.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,404.83/384,199.70 = 151,080.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,404.83x = 384,199.70 × 151,080.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,404.83x = 58,045,039,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045,039,758.48/278,404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,491.50

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