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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,491.40, 384,320.06 and 151,166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,491.40, 384,320.06 and 151,166.96 is: 208,611.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,491.40 : 384,320.06 = 151,166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,491.40/384,320.06 = 151,166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,491.40x = 384,320.06 × 151,166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,491.40x = 58,096,495,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,096,495,137.22/278,491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,611.45

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