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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,451.58, 384,263.46 and 151,127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,451.58, 384,263.46 and 151,127.23 is: 208,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,451.58 : 384,263.46 = 151,127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,451.58/384,263.46 = 151,127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,451.58x = 384,263.46 × 151,127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,451.58x = 58,072,672,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,072,672,300.02/278,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,555.73

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