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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,499.74, 384,329.31 and 151,175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,499.74, 384,329.31 and 151,175.33 is: 208,621.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,499.74 : 384,329.31 = 151,175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,499.74/384,329.31 = 151,175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,499.74x = 384,329.31 × 151,175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,499.74x = 58,101,109,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,101,109,220.60/278,499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,621.78

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