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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,574.38, 384,426.57 and 151,248.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,574.38, 384,426.57 and 151,248.86 is: 208,720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,574.38 : 384,426.57 = 151,248.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,574.38/384,426.57 = 151,248.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,574.38x = 384,426.57 × 151,248.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,574.38x = 58,144,080,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,144,080,466.21/278,574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,720.13

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