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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,644.53, 384,525.99 and 151,321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,644.53, 384,525.99 and 151,321.02 is: 208,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,644.53 : 384,525.99 = 151,321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,644.53/384,525.99 = 151,321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,644.53x = 384,525.99 × 151,321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,644.53x = 58,186,865,023.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,186,865,023.31/278,644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,821.13

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