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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,458.80, 384,273.52 and 151,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,458.80, 384,273.52 and 151,134.36 is: 208,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,458.80 : 384,273.52 = 151,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,458.80/384,273.52 = 151,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,458.80x = 384,273.52 × 151,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,458.80x = 58,076,932,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,076,932,132.31/278,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,565.62

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