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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,448.84, 384,259.77 and 151,124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,448.84, 384,259.77 and 151,124.43 is: 208,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,448.84 : 384,259.77 = 151,124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,448.84/384,259.77 = 151,124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,448.84x = 384,259.77 × 151,124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,448.84x = 58,071,040,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,071,040,579.19/278,448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,551.92

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