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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,485.32, 384,309.90 and 151,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,485.32, 384,309.90 and 151,160.88 is: 208,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,485.32 : 384,309.90 = 151,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,485.32/384,309.90 = 151,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,485.32x = 384,309.90 × 151,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,485.32x = 58,092,622,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,092,622,676.71/278,485.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,602.10

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