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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,438.41, 384,234.72 and 151,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,438.41, 384,234.72 and 151,111.27 is: 208,527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,438.41 : 384,234.72 = 151,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,438.41/384,234.72 = 151,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,438.41x = 384,234.72 × 151,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,438.41x = 58,062,194,596.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062,194,596.12/278,438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,527.97

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