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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,495.08, 384,331.13 and 151,178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,495.08, 384,331.13 and 151,178.87 is: 208,631.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,495.08 : 384,331.13 = 151,178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,495.08/384,331.13 = 151,178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,495.08x = 384,331.13 × 151,178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,495.08x = 58,102,746,711.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102,746,711.08/278,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,631.14

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