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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,452.33, 384,264.38 and 151,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,452.33, 384,264.38 and 151,127.92 is: 208,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,452.33 : 384,264.38 = 151,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,452.33/384,264.38 = 151,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,452.33x = 384,264.38 × 151,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,452.33x = 58,073,074,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,073,074,763.19/278,452.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,556.61

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