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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,407.83, 384,203.88 and 151,083.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,407.83, 384,203.88 and 151,083.39 is: 208,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,407.83 : 384,203.88 = 151,083.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,407.83/384,203.88 = 151,083.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,407.83x = 384,203.88 × 151,083.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,407.83x = 58,046,824,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,046,824,641.55/278,407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,495.66

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