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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,567.88, 384,412.98 and 151,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,567.88, 384,412.98 and 151,240.68 is: 208,706.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,567.88 : 384,412.98 = 151,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,567.88/384,412.98 = 151,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,567.88x = 384,412.98 × 151,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,567.88x = 58,138,880,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,138,880,496.03/278,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,706.33

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