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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,512.59, 384,346.30 and 151,187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,512.59, 384,346.30 and 151,187.07 is: 208,637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,512.59 : 384,346.30 = 151,187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,512.59/384,346.30 = 151,187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,512.59x = 384,346.30 × 151,187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,512.59x = 58,108,190,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,108,190,962.34/278,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,637.57

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