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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,410.27, 384,206.42 and 151,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,410.27, 384,206.42 and 151,085.86 is: 208,498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,410.27 : 384,206.42 = 151,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,410.27/384,206.42 = 151,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,410.27x = 384,206.42 × 151,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,410.27x = 58,048,157,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,048,157,383.22/278,410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,498.62

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