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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,477.97, 384,299.91 and 151,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,477.97, 384,299.91 and 151,153.53 is: 208,592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,477.97 : 384,299.91 = 151,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,477.97/384,299.91 = 151,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,477.97x = 384,299.91 × 151,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,477.97x = 58,088,287,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,088,287,975.18/278,477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,592.04

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