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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,472.04, 384,281.12 and 151,144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,472.04, 384,281.12 and 151,144.92 is: 208,574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,472.04 : 384,281.12 = 151,144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,472.04/384,281.12 = 151,144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,472.04x = 384,281.12 × 151,144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,472.04x = 58,082,139,139.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,082,139,139.91/278,472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,574.40

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