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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,464.97, 384,282.09 and 151,140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,464.97, 384,282.09 and 151,140.62 is: 208,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,464.97 : 384,282.09 = 151,140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,464.97/384,282.09 = 151,140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,464.97x = 384,282.09 × 151,140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,464.97x = 58,080,631,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,080,631,416.09/278,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,574.29

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