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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,515.20, 384,349.76 and 151,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,515.20, 384,349.76 and 151,189.76 is: 208,641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,515.20 : 384,349.76 = 151,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,515.20/384,349.76 = 151,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,515.20x = 384,349.76 × 151,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,515.20x = 58,109,747,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,109,747,970.46/278,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,641.21

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