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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,454.22, 384,267.20 and 151,129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,454.22, 384,267.20 and 151,129.81 is: 208,559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,454.22 : 384,267.20 = 151,129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,454.22/384,267.20 = 151,129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,454.22x = 384,267.20 × 151,129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,454.22x = 58,074,228,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074,228,925.23/278,454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,559.34

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