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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,459.16, 384,274.02 and 151,134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,459.16, 384,274.02 and 151,134.77 is: 208,566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,459.16 : 384,274.02 = 151,134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,459.16/384,274.02 = 151,134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,459.16x = 384,274.02 × 151,134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,459.16x = 58,077,163,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,077,163,708.31/278,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,566.18

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