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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,640.91, 384,514.18 and 151,313.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,640.91, 384,514.18 and 151,313.77 is: 208,807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,640.91 : 384,514.18 = 151,313.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,640.91/384,514.18 = 151,313.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,640.91x = 384,514.18 × 151,313.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,640.91x = 58,182,290,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,182,290,194.26/278,640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,807.42

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