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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,413.50, 384,210.90 and 151,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,413.50, 384,210.90 and 151,089.12 is: 208,503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,413.50 : 384,210.90 = 151,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,413.50/384,210.90 = 151,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,413.50x = 384,210.90 × 151,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,413.50x = 58,050,086,775.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,050,086,775.41/278,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,503.13

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