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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,473.53, 384,283.20 and 151,146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,473.53, 384,283.20 and 151,146.39 is: 208,576.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,473.53 : 384,283.20 = 151,146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,473.53/384,283.20 = 151,146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,473.53x = 384,283.20 × 151,146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,473.53x = 58,083,018,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,083,018,417.65/278,473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,576.44

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