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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,461.03, 384,265.94 and 151,133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,461.03, 384,265.94 and 151,133.89 is: 208,559.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,461.03 : 384,265.94 = 151,133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,461.03/384,265.94 = 151,133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,461.03x = 384,265.94 × 151,133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,461.03x = 58,075,606,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,075,606,684.54/278,461.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,559.19

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