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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,500.14, 384,331.23 and 151,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,500.14, 384,331.23 and 151,175.84 is: 208,623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,500.14 : 384,331.23 = 151,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,500.14/384,331.23 = 151,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,500.14x = 384,331.23 × 151,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,500.14x = 58,101,594,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,101,594,611.83/278,500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,623.22

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