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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,467.41, 384,280.20 and 151,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,467.41, 384,280.20 and 151,140.27 is: 208,570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,467.41 : 384,280.20 = 151,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,467.41/384,280.20 = 151,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,467.41x = 384,280.20 × 151,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,467.41x = 58,080,213,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,080,213,183.65/278,467.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,570.95

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