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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,561.04, 384,408.27 and 151,236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,561.04, 384,408.27 and 151,236.63 is: 208,703.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,561.04 : 384,408.27 = 151,236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,561.04/384,408.27 = 151,236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,561.04x = 384,408.27 × 151,236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,561.04x = 58,136,611,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,136,611,298.93/278,561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,703.31

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