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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,442.66, 384,248.59 and 151,118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,442.66, 384,248.59 and 151,118.28 is: 208,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,442.66 : 384,248.59 = 151,118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,442.66/384,248.59 = 151,118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,442.66x = 384,248.59 × 151,118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,442.66x = 58,066,986,013.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,066,986,013.23/278,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,541.99

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