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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,496.77, 384,333.46 and 151,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,496.77, 384,333.46 and 151,180.56 is: 208,633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,496.77 : 384,333.46 = 151,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,496.77/384,333.46 = 151,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,496.77x = 384,333.46 × 151,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,496.77x = 58,103,747,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103,747,331.59/278,496.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,633.47

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