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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,605.45, 384,475.52 and 151,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,605.45, 384,475.52 and 151,281.04 is: 208,767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,605.45 : 384,475.52 = 151,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,605.45/384,475.52 = 151,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,605.45x = 384,475.52 × 151,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,605.45x = 58,163,855,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,163,855,763.74/278,605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,767.84

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