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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,476.47, 384,297.84 and 151,152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,476.47, 384,297.84 and 151,152.03 is: 208,589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,476.47 : 384,297.84 = 151,152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,476.47/384,297.84 = 151,152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,476.47x = 384,297.84 × 151,152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,476.47x = 58,087,398,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,087,398,640.62/278,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,589.97

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