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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,504.34, 384,336.45 and 151,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,504.34, 384,336.45 and 151,180.08 is: 208,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,504.34 : 384,336.45 = 151,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,504.34/384,336.45 = 151,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,504.34x = 384,336.45 × 151,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,504.34x = 58,104,015,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,104,015,257.92/278,504.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,628.76

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