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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,482.56, 384,295.62 and 151,155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,482.56, 384,295.62 and 151,155.42 is: 208,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,482.56 : 384,295.62 = 151,155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,482.56/384,295.62 = 151,155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,482.56x = 384,295.62 × 151,155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,482.56x = 58,088,365,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,088,365,845.26/278,482.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,588.88

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