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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,473.20, 384,291.72 and 151,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,473.20, 384,291.72 and 151,147.68 is: 208,583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,473.20 : 384,291.72 = 151,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,473.20/384,291.72 = 151,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,473.20x = 384,291.72 × 151,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,473.20x = 58,084,801,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,084,801,921.21/278,473.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,583.09

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