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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,444.64, 384,251.34 and 151,120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,444.64, 384,251.34 and 151,120.29 is: 208,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,444.64 : 384,251.34 = 151,120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,444.64/384,251.34 = 151,120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,444.64x = 384,251.34 × 151,120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,444.64x = 58,068,173,933.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,068,173,933.69/278,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,544.77

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