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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,462.62, 384,278.70 and 151,138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,462.62, 384,278.70 and 151,138.24 is: 208,570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,462.62 : 384,278.70 = 151,138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,462.62/384,278.70 = 151,138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,462.62x = 384,278.70 × 151,138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,462.62x = 58,079,206,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,079,206,387.49/278,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,570.93

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