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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,414.54, 384,212.32 and 151,090.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,414.54, 384,212.32 and 151,090.14 is: 208,504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,414.54 : 384,212.32 = 151,090.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,414.54/384,212.32 = 151,090.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,414.54x = 384,212.32 × 151,090.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,414.54x = 58,050,693,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,050,693,218.52/278,414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,504.53

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