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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,474.94, 384,295.77 and 151,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,474.94, 384,295.77 and 151,150.50 is: 208,587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,474.94 : 384,295.77 = 151,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,474.94/384,295.77 = 151,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,474.94x = 384,295.77 × 151,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,474.94x = 58,086,497,783.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086,497,783.39/278,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,587.88

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