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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,482.60, 384,295.68 and 151,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,482.60, 384,295.68 and 151,155.48 is: 208,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,482.60 : 384,295.68 = 151,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,482.60/384,295.68 = 151,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,482.60x = 384,295.68 × 151,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,482.60x = 58,088,397,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,088,397,972.33/278,482.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,588.97

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