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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,479.20, 384,300 and 151,153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,479.20, 384,300 and 151,153.68 is: 208,591.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,479.20 : 384,300 = 151,153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,479.20/384,300 = 151,153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,479.20x = 384,300 × 151,153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,479.20x = 58,088,359,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,088,359,224/278,479.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,591.37

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