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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,456.92, 384,270.76 and 151,132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,456.92, 384,270.76 and 151,132.48 is: 208,562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,456.92 : 384,270.76 = 151,132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,456.92/384,270.76 = 151,132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,456.92x = 384,270.76 × 151,132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,456.92x = 58,075,792,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,075,792,950.28/278,456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,562.94

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