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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,662.68, 384,555.60 and 151,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,662.68, 384,555.60 and 151,340.40 is: 208,850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,662.68 : 384,555.60 = 151,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,662.68/384,555.60 = 151,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,662.68x = 384,555.60 × 151,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,662.68x = 58,198,798,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,198,798,326.24/278,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,850.35

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