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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,405.33, 384,200.39 and 151,080.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,405.33, 384,200.39 and 151,080.89 is: 208,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,405.33 : 384,200.39 = 151,080.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,405.33/384,200.39 = 151,080.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,405.33x = 384,200.39 × 151,080.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,405.33x = 58,045,336,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045,336,104.14/278,405.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,492.19

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