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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,633.87, 384,511.35 and 151,310.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,633.87, 384,511.35 and 151,310.37 is: 208,806.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,633.87 : 384,511.35 = 151,310.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,633.87/384,511.35 = 151,310.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,633.87x = 384,511.35 × 151,310.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,633.87x = 58,180,554,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180,554,637.70/278,633.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,806.47

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