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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,462.03, 384,267.32 and 151,134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,462.03, 384,267.32 and 151,134.89 is: 208,560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,462.03 : 384,267.32 = 151,134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,462.03/384,267.32 = 151,134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,462.03x = 384,267.32 × 151,134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,462.03x = 58,076,199,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,076,199,138.79/278,462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,560.57

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