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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,470.52, 384,290.06 and 151,146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,470.52, 384,290.06 and 151,146.11 is: 208,582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,470.52 : 384,290.06 = 151,146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,470.52/384,290.06 = 151,146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,470.52x = 384,290.06 × 151,146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,470.52x = 58,083,945,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,083,945,003.49/278,470.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,582.03

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