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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,443.08, 384,251.73 and 151,118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,443.08, 384,251.73 and 151,118.73 is: 208,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,443.08 : 384,251.73 = 151,118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,443.08/384,251.73 = 151,118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,443.08x = 384,251.73 × 151,118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,443.08x = 58,067,633,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,067,633,437.90/278,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,544.00

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