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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,409.54, 384,205.15 and 151,085.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,409.54, 384,205.15 and 151,085.13 is: 208,497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,409.54 : 384,205.15 = 151,085.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,409.54/384,205.15 = 151,085.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,409.54x = 384,205.15 × 151,085.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,409.54x = 58,047,686,947.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047,686,947.33/278,409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,497.48

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