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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,488.59, 384,314.72 and 151,164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,488.59, 384,314.72 and 151,164.15 is: 208,606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,488.59 : 384,314.72 = 151,164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,488.59/384,314.72 = 151,164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,488.59x = 384,314.72 × 151,164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,488.59x = 58,094,607,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,094,607,225.47/278,488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,606.78

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