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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,455.22, 384,268.58 and 151,130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,455.22, 384,268.58 and 151,130.81 is: 208,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,455.22 : 384,268.58 = 151,130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,455.22/384,268.58 = 151,130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,455.22x = 384,268.58 × 151,130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,455.22x = 58,074,821,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074,821,752.95/278,455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,560.72

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