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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,458.60, 384,273.20 and 151,134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,458.60, 384,273.20 and 151,134.22 is: 208,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,458.60 : 384,273.20 = 151,134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,458.60/384,273.20 = 151,134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,458.60x = 384,273.20 × 151,134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,458.60x = 58,076,830,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,076,830,348.90/278,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,565.40

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