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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,459.60, 384,274.58 and 151,135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,459.60, 384,274.58 and 151,135.22 is: 208,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,459.60 : 384,274.58 = 151,135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,459.60/384,274.58 = 151,135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,459.60x = 384,274.58 × 151,135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,459.60x = 58,077,423,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,077,423,188.71/278,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,566.78

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