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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,480.60, 384,292.92 and 151,153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,480.60, 384,292.92 and 151,153.48 is: 208,586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,480.60 : 384,292.92 = 151,153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,480.60/384,292.92 = 151,153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,480.60x = 384,292.92 × 151,153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,480.60x = 58,087,212,197.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,087,212,197.36/278,480.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,586.21

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