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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,631.14, 384,507.60 and 151,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,631.14, 384,507.60 and 151,307.64 is: 208,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,631.14 : 384,507.60 = 151,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,631.14/384,507.60 = 151,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,631.14x = 384,507.60 × 151,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,631.14x = 58,178,937,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,178,937,518.06/278,631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,802.71

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