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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,413.67, 384,211.10 and 151,089.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,413.67, 384,211.10 and 151,089.26 is: 208,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,413.67 : 384,211.10 = 151,089.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,413.67/384,211.10 = 151,089.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,413.67x = 384,211.10 × 151,089.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,413.67x = 58,050,168,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,050,168,106.28/278,413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,503.30

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