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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,505.54, 384,337.32 and 151,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,505.54, 384,337.32 and 151,181.16 is: 208,629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,505.54 : 384,337.32 = 151,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,505.54/384,337.32 = 151,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,505.54x = 384,337.32 × 151,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,505.54x = 58,104,561,868.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,104,561,868.89/278,505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,629.82

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