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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,463.47, 384,280.02 and 151,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,463.47, 384,280.02 and 151,139.12 is: 208,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,463.47 : 384,280.02 = 151,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,463.47/384,280.02 = 151,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,463.47x = 384,280.02 × 151,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,463.47x = 58,079,742,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,079,742,134.98/278,463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,572.22

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