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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,412.52, 384,209.52 and 151,088.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,412.52, 384,209.52 and 151,088.10 is: 208,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,412.52 : 384,209.52 = 151,088.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,412.52/384,209.52 = 151,088.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,412.52x = 384,209.52 × 151,088.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,412.52x = 58,049,486,378.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,049,486,378.71/278,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,501.71

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