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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,594.77, 384,450.01 and 151,267.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,594.77, 384,450.01 and 151,267.45 is: 208,743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,594.77 : 384,450.01 = 151,267.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,594.77/384,450.01 = 151,267.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,594.77x = 384,450.01 × 151,267.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,594.77x = 58,154,772,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,154,772,665.17/278,594.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,743.23

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