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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,581.04, 384,444.60 and 151,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,581.04, 384,444.60 and 151,257.68 is: 208,737.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,581.04 : 384,444.60 = 151,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,581.04/384,444.60 = 151,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,581.04x = 384,444.60 × 151,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,581.04x = 58,150,198,284.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,150,198,284.53/278,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,737.10

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