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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,417.88, 384,216.48 and 151,093.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,417.88, 384,216.48 and 151,093.17 is: 208,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,417.88 : 384,216.48 = 151,093.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,417.88/384,216.48 = 151,093.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,417.88x = 384,216.48 × 151,093.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,417.88x = 58,052,485,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,052,485,929.44/278,417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,508.47

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