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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,478.98, 384,301.30 and 151,154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,478.98, 384,301.30 and 151,154.54 is: 208,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,478.98 : 384,301.30 = 151,154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,478.98/384,301.30 = 151,154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,478.98x = 384,301.30 × 151,154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,478.98x = 58,088,886,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,088,886,222.90/278,478.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,593.43

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