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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,581.16, 384,442.50 and 151,256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,581.16, 384,442.50 and 151,256.36 is: 208,734.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,581.16 : 384,442.50 = 151,256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,581.16/384,442.50 = 151,256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,581.16x = 384,442.50 × 151,256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,581.16x = 58,149,373,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,149,373,179.30/278,581.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,734.05

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