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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,454.34, 384,267.36 and 151,129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,454.34, 384,267.36 and 151,129.95 is: 208,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,454.34 : 384,267.36 = 151,129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,454.34/384,267.36 = 151,129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,454.34x = 384,267.36 × 151,129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,454.34x = 58,074,306,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074,306,903.43/278,454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,559.53

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