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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,448.12, 384,258.66 and 151,123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,448.12, 384,258.66 and 151,123.68 is: 208,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,448.12 : 384,258.66 = 151,123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,448.12/384,258.66 = 151,123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,448.12x = 384,258.66 × 151,123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,448.12x = 58,070,582,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,070,582,771.07/278,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,550.82

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