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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,572.56, 384,419.64 and 151,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,572.56, 384,419.64 and 151,245.44 is: 208,713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,572.56 : 384,419.64 = 151,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,572.56/384,419.64 = 151,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,572.56x = 384,419.64 × 151,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,572.56x = 58,141,717,596.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,141,717,596.44/278,572.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,713.01

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