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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,438.61, 384,245.48 and 151,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,438.61, 384,245.48 and 151,114.20 is: 208,537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,438.61 : 384,245.48 = 151,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,438.61/384,245.48 = 151,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,438.61x = 384,245.48 × 151,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,438.61x = 58,064,948,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,064,948,313.82/278,438.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,537.70

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