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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,598.06, 384,466.77 and 151,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,598.06, 384,466.77 and 151,273.62 is: 208,758.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,598.06 : 384,466.77 = 151,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,598.06/384,466.77 = 151,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,598.06x = 384,466.77 × 151,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,598.06x = 58,159,680,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,159,680,067.61/278,598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,758.38

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