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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,413.54, 384,210.94 and 151,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,413.54, 384,210.94 and 151,089.14 is: 208,503.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,413.54 : 384,210.94 = 151,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,413.54/384,210.94 = 151,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,413.54x = 384,210.94 × 151,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,413.54x = 58,050,100,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,050,100,503.19/278,413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,503.15

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