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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,405.71, 384,200.88 and 151,081.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,405.71, 384,200.88 and 151,081.27 is: 208,492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,405.71 : 384,200.88 = 151,081.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,405.71/384,200.88 = 151,081.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,405.71x = 384,200.88 × 151,081.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,405.71x = 58,045,556,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045,556,885.52/278,405.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,492.70

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