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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,491.59, 384,318.86 and 151,167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,491.59, 384,318.86 and 151,167.15 is: 208,610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,491.59 : 384,318.86 = 151,167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,491.59/384,318.86 = 151,167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,491.59x = 384,318.86 × 151,167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,491.59x = 58,096,386,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,096,386,001.61/278,491.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,610.92

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