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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,509.22, 384,341.65 and 151,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,509.22, 384,341.65 and 151,183.70 is: 208,632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,509.22 : 384,341.65 = 151,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,509.22/384,341.65 = 151,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,509.22x = 384,341.65 × 151,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,509.22x = 58,106,190,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,106,190,411.44/278,509.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,632.92

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