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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,411.27, 384,207.80 and 151,086.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,411.27, 384,207.80 and 151,086.86 is: 208,500.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,411.27 : 384,207.80 = 151,086.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,411.27/384,207.80 = 151,086.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,411.27x = 384,207.80 × 151,086.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,411.27x = 58,048,750,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,048,750,089.51/278,411.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,500.00

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