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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,503.84, 384,335.76 and 151,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,503.84, 384,335.76 and 151,179.58 is: 208,628.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,503.84 : 384,335.76 = 151,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,503.84/384,335.76 = 151,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,503.84x = 384,335.76 × 151,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,503.84x = 58,103,718,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103,718,775.78/278,503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,628.07

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