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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,464.47, 384,281.40 and 151,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,464.47, 384,281.40 and 151,140.12 is: 208,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,464.47 : 384,281.40 = 151,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,464.47/384,281.40 = 151,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,464.47x = 384,281.40 × 151,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,464.47x = 58,080,336,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,080,336,909.77/278,464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,573.60

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