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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,453.08, 384,265.41 and 151,128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,453.08, 384,265.41 and 151,128.67 is: 208,557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,453.08 : 384,265.41 = 151,128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,453.08/384,265.41 = 151,128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,453.08x = 384,265.41 × 151,128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,453.08x = 58,073,519,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,073,519,379.64/278,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,557.65

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