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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,413.57, 384,210.72 and 151,089.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,413.57, 384,210.72 and 151,089.17 is: 208,503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,413.57 : 384,210.72 = 151,089.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,413.57/384,210.72 = 151,089.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,413.57x = 384,210.72 × 151,089.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,413.57x = 58,050,076,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,050,076,868.85/278,413.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,503.04

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