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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,476.56, 384,298.38 and 151,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,476.56, 384,298.38 and 151,152.12 is: 208,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,476.56 : 384,298.38 = 151,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,476.56/384,298.38 = 151,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,476.56x = 384,298.38 × 151,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,476.56x = 58,087,514,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,087,514,849.57/278,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,590.32

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