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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,466.09, 384,283.59 and 151,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,466.09, 384,283.59 and 151,141.74 is: 208,575.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,466.09 : 384,283.59 = 151,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,466.09/384,283.59 = 151,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,466.09x = 384,283.59 × 151,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,466.09x = 58,081,290,446.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,081,290,446.05/278,466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,575.81

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