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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,666.85, 384,562.51 and 151,343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,666.85, 384,562.51 and 151,343.35 is: 208,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,666.85 : 384,562.51 = 151,343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,666.85/384,562.51 = 151,343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,666.85x = 384,562.51 × 151,343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,666.85x = 58,200,978,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200,978,547.81/278,666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,855.05

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