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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,641.41, 384,514.88 and 151,314.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,641.41, 384,514.88 and 151,314.27 is: 208,808.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,641.41 : 384,514.88 = 151,314.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,641.41/384,514.88 = 151,314.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,641.41x = 384,514.88 × 151,314.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,641.41x = 58,182,587,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,182,587,614.77/278,641.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,808.12

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