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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,464.59, 384,281.51 and 151,140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,464.59, 384,281.51 and 151,140.15 is: 208,573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,464.59 : 384,281.51 = 151,140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,464.59/384,281.51 = 151,140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,464.59x = 384,281.51 × 151,140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,464.59x = 58,080,364,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,080,364,307.93/278,464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,573.61

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