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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,504.73, 384,336.50 and 151,180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,504.73, 384,336.50 and 151,180.02 is: 208,628.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,504.73 : 384,336.50 = 151,180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,504.73/384,336.50 = 151,180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,504.73x = 384,336.50 × 151,180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,504.73x = 58,103,999,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103,999,000.83/278,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,628.41

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