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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,474.20, 384,293.10 and 151,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,474.20, 384,293.10 and 151,148.68 is: 208,584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,474.20 : 384,293.10 = 151,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,474.20/384,293.10 = 151,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,474.20x = 384,293.10 × 151,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,474.20x = 58,085,394,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,085,394,798.11/278,474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,584.47

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