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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,542.50, 384,389.04 and 151,218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,542.50, 384,389.04 and 151,218.09 is: 208,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,542.50 : 384,389.04 = 151,218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,542.50/384,389.04 = 151,218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,542.50x = 384,389.04 × 151,218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,542.50x = 58,126,577,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,126,577,012.80/278,542.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,681.18

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