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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,408.51, 384,203.99 and 151,084.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,408.51, 384,203.99 and 151,084.11 is: 208,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,408.51 : 384,203.99 = 151,084.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,408.51/384,203.99 = 151,084.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,408.51x = 384,203.99 × 151,084.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,408.51x = 58,047,117,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047,117,887.60/278,408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,496.21

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