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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,473.98, 384,294.48 and 151,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,473.98, 384,294.48 and 151,149.60 is: 208,586.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,473.98 : 384,294.48 = 151,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,473.98/384,294.48 = 151,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,473.98x = 384,294.48 × 151,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,473.98x = 58,085,956,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,085,956,934.21/278,473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,586.66

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