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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,444.70, 384,254.82 and 151,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,444.70, 384,254.82 and 151,120.44 is: 208,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,444.70 : 384,254.82 = 151,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,444.70/384,254.82 = 151,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,444.70x = 384,254.82 × 151,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,444.70x = 58,068,757,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,068,757,470.52/278,444.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,546.82

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