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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,473.34, 384,282.92 and 151,146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,473.34, 384,282.92 and 151,146.20 is: 208,576.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,473.34 : 384,282.92 = 151,146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,473.34/384,282.92 = 151,146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,473.34x = 384,282.92 × 151,146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,473.34x = 58,082,904,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,082,904,421.48/278,473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,576.17

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